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non-profit organizations such as P.L.A.C.E., Master Gardeners and the Athens branch of Habitat for Humanity. Finally, there is a local The focus of the Athens Farmers’ Market coffee roaster that sells freshly roasted coffee is, first and foremost, to provide the citizens beans and fresh brewed coffee. This wonderof Athens with high quality, healthy and deliful combination of offerings makes for a cious food grown by local farmers using susvery pleasant and full market every Saturday tainable methods. Briefly, the market defines morning. local as: all produce sold must be grown by Due to the numerous additional vendors in farmers who reside within a 26-county area the market this year, the Board of Directors surrounding Clarke County; sustainable means has been forced to make some difficult decino synthetic pessions regarding a ticides, herbicides number of applicants or fertilizers are and has stopped BUMPERSTICKER OF THE WEEK: used. The methods accepting new employed by all applications for this of the growers are season. Two critical Send your sticker sightings to ben@flagdesigned to build the considerations in dispole.com or call 706-549-9523. Thanks. soils so that agriculallowing Jittery Joe’s ture on these lands application to the can be sustained vermarket this year are sus depleting the soils and requiring increasthat the vendor space is already very crowded ing amounts of fertilizer and other chemicals. during many Saturday markets, and a second To ensure the market has enough produce coffee vendor would deny the opportunity for for the growing demand from the Athens comother vendors who may have desirable prodmunity, a number of new farmers were added ucts not currently offered. this year, and each returning farmer increased Jittery Joe’s is highly regarded in the production. Once the primary mission of the Athens community and by the Athens Farmers’ market was addressed, the Board of Directors Market, and their altruism is widely recogworked diligently to offer interesting features nized. As was pointed out in the complaint for our patrons and to support local artists, [Letters, July 15], they are a very successcraftspersons and prepared food purveyors. ful business. The current coffee vendor in The market has live music performed by local the market has been a member and a sponmusicians every week, often a cooking demo sor since our opening day in 2008 and is by by a local chef, prepared food from a number comparison just getting started. As was also of local restaurants and caterers, several local stated the current market coffee vendor is on artisans and free space for three to four local the Board of Directors. However, there are two
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directors who are friends of the Jittery Joe’s ownership and the remaining four directors are farmers. The vote to ask Jittery Joe’s to wait and apply again for 2010 was made only after extensive discussion. Actually, Jittery Joe’s has made only one application for space since the market opened last year, and that was this spring, several weeks into the 2009 market season. Regarding the selling of coffee by BikeAthens: BikeAthens was a guest of P.L.A.C.E. and had not informed the market that they were going to offer the Jittery Joe’s coffee. All non-profit organizations are asked not to sell products that compete with vendors whose livelihoods depend on their sales at the market. Jay Payne, President Athens Farmers’ Market Board of Directors
SEXY FLYER = LAME Concerning The Starter Kits’ recent neon green flyer featuring the contour-line drawing of a naked lady: quite eye-catching, provocative, and necessitating removal from certain family-friendly eating establishments due to certain offended patrons. Dudes, take heed: I was wondering if maybe on a future flyer you could depict the nude male form at a jaunty angle, too? I realize that no amount of angry feminist bitching will put a stop to the exploitation of the female body for marketing all manner of consumables, so I feel that, in fairness, an acceptable compromise would involve seeing just as many exposed balls as there are
titties in the media. Equal opportunity objectification, you know? Stacey-Marie Piotrowski Athens
OPEN LETTER: GOLDMAN SACHS Ladies and Gentlemen: I just read the stunning news that Goldman Sachs intends to use 11.2 billion dollars to issue bonuses to its employees. I am appalled. At the very least, to exhibit such disregard for the 7,000,000 Americans desperately seeking employment to meet the basic needs of their families shows not only your greed, but also your extreme insensitivity to the plight of the world during these turbulent times. I, for one, see no need for institutions like Goldman Sachs and am glad I will never have to use your “services.” Given the immediacy of the Internet and the ease with which anyone with basic math skills can access financial information, Wall Street and its cronies seem somewhat of an anachronism. I think the natural course of events over the past several months has demonstrated this rather dramatically. How you people can sleep at night is beyond me! I hope something of real value, more valuable than cash, will, at some point, infect your lives and turn your thinking around. In the meantime, enjoy your illgained “riches.” You look rather absurd to the rest of us. Joseph S. Causey Athens
pub notes Congressman Cloun Ha ha! Oh, ha ha! That Congressman Cloun, he’s something else! A federal judge ruled last week that unless Congress comes up with legislation to the contrary, the Lake Lanier spigot is cut off for water going to Atlanta. This is a crisis for Atlanta and the State of Georgia so severe that it unites Georgia’s whole Congressional delegation—Democrats and Republicans, urban and rural—and calls on every ounce of their political influence in Congress to keep Alabama and Florida from muscling further in on the water that irrigates all those suburban lawns and fuels Atlanta’s sprawl, er, growth. Our Congressman Cloun is going to be a big help in this effort. Jim Galloway reports in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that as this storm cloud was gathering, Congressman Cloun pulled a surprise parliamentary trick and tried to shut down the House of Representatives, kind of like pulling the plug on the projector in the middle of a movie: makes you pretty popular. He’s going to be a lot of help when all the Georgia congressmen get together and plan out how they’re going to beg their colleagues to help Congressman Cloun them out against the combined, heavier weight of the Alabama and Florida congressional has come up with delegations. a perfect formula But that’s just Congressman Cloun for you. The folks in for getting himself the 10th District love him. He makes them laugh. He calls re-elected. the President Hitler and a Communist and a Socialist, and they love it. He calls global warming a scientific hoax, and they high-five him. He, a doctor without hospital affiliation, tells them that the health-care plan proposed by President Obama will kill them, and they laugh so hard they almost die. The other congressmen better stuff Congressman Cloun back into the little car until they get through lobbying their colleagues for help in this matter. He might just squirt water on the Speaker or set off a stink bomb in the Capitol cloakroom. Such hilarious highjinks would get him on Fox News again, but Congress in its irritation would probably turn off Atlanta’s water tomorrow. Shoot, nobody in the 10th District would give a hoot. That’s just our Congressman Cloun thumbing his nose at the liberals. Who cares if Atlanta’s got to buy bottled water? Most of ’em prefer it, anyway. Congressman Cloun has come up with a perfect formula for getting himself re-elected: do stuff to grab attention. He understands media. It doesn’t matter why you’re on TV, even if they’re calling you a maniac. People won’t remember what they said. They’ll just know that the next time you come through town, they’re looking at a star, and star power gets you elected. Brilliant! Of course that means that he’s kind of like the Wizard of Oz, because up there in the Emerald City he doesn’t really have any more clout than a stuffed clown. His staff might be able to get your Social Security problem straightened out, but anything that requires tact and earning the respect of colleagues, raspberries to that! Congressman Cloun can’t carry water in Washington, because he’d rather dump the bucket on somebody’s head, for the amusement of his own audience back home in the 10th District, which of course includes Athens. No matter: he has already raised a bunch of money for his re-election, and his political future is as rosy as a fake nose. He doesn’t care what they think of him up there. They don’t elect him; they only vote on issues like water, and he just laughs at stuff like that. Pete McCommons editor@flagpole.com
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Arts & Events The Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rough Mixes, Deep Cuts
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Bio-Lab Epilogues: Hopefully it will not escape notice here in Athens that the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, once looking to this town for a potential home, is still on a rocky road toward ever being built in Kansas. The cattle-ranching lobby has raised enough concern over mainland research of Foot-andMouth virus that the funding to build the lab is in some jeopardy as the Department of Homeland Security’s budget moves through Congress. It could end up like the case of the vaccine manufacturer that chose Alabama over us and ended up not building a new plant at all. No matter how it plays out, the story strikes one as a lesson for Athens. After all, the NBAF debate here sparked a wider conversation about economic development that left a lot of folks saying we should promote and develop the home-grown over the big bundles from afar. Might have a point…
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Olfactory Infrastructure Improvements: City officials kindly invited local reporters along on a towngown foray last week that gave them a chance to show off Athens’ in-progress sewer plant upgrades to some top UGA officials. Set to open in 2012, the new North Oconee River plant just across the river from the southern end of campus has a stated goal of “zero odors at the property boundary,” according to ACC documents, which will be a welcome change for countless Athenians. The cutting-edge odor control technology there is being funded in part by UGA, which is only appropriate since growth on campus has greatly increased the load at the plant, and will do so more in the years to come. The school pitched in $1.6 million toward the de-smellifying equipment, It’s big: 200 yards long, the aeration tank that will treat sewUGA finance veep Tim Burgess told City age at the new North Oconee River wastewater plant is only Dope, and over the last couple years part of a 40-acre site. Oh, and it won’t stink any more, either. has contributed thousands of dollars a month toward the same purpose at the presYep. But while chortling, keep in mind ent plant, set to be decommissioned when the that there are two possibilities here: one, that new plant is online. So just think how bad the Broun has completely lost his marbles this stink would be otherwise! time, and two, that he has (or thinks he has) some goofy parliamentary trick up his sleeve… Water Gone Broun: Here’s a nod to the AJC’s Jim Galloway, who got straight into the poliPower to People: The Athens Area Community tics (no surprise there) after we all got the Foundation, which came out of OneAthens news last week of the judge’s ruling in the tri- and Partners for a Prosperous Athens, recently state water wars case. With the judge having announced a second round of grants available thrown the matter into Congress, the Georgia to local non-profits working to alleviate povdelegation there has its work cut out—which erty and its attendant problems. Applications is fine, except that the state’s far-right are due Sept. 1 for this fall grant cycle and Republicans “have become prominent bombmust come from tax-exempt, educational, throwers for the GOP,” in Galloway’s words. religious or otherwise public entities. Grants He pointed out, for example, how unhelpful will average between $1,000 and $5,000 out it was recently when Athens’ own Rep. Paul of a $25,000 pot. Apparently demand was high Broun, Jr. “tried to torpedo the House agenda for these grants last spring, so the foundation with a sudden motion to adjourn—which is optimistic about the present round. Learn sent key Democrats scrambling.” The state’s more at www.athensareacf.org. entire congressional delegation was to meet early this week to get its message straight Remember the Needy: City Dope spotted and everybody in line. One can almost hear bunches of yard sales around town last weekSen. Johnny Isakson and the other halfway end and remarked to himself that it’s just intelligent Georgia Republican legislators, who about moving time for much of the city’s understand that they’re in the minority party population. In that regard, he hopes folks will and from a state in need of favors: “Paul, if keep in mind the Salvation Army thrift store you would just shut the hell up every once in on Hawthorne Avenue, which had many goods a while…” damaged by smoke in last week’s fire there. At last check, the store was definitely interested More Broun Outtakes: Just before inviting the in taking donations to build back up its stock. so-called “Tea Party Patriots” to his district offices last week, “Doctor” Broun signed the Ben Emanuel ben@flagpole.com
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Local-option, one-cent sales taxes allow communities like Athens to pay for capital projects that might not otherwise be built. Boosters note that the money comes partly from out-of-town shoppers, not just county residents. But do the chosen projects, approved by voters and then, typically, designed in detail by county staff and interested “user groups,” get enough input from the wider public before they are built? Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation director Amy Kissane, who is involved with historic preservation in Athens, isn’t sure they do. “The process could be a lot better,” Kissane told Flagpole, citing decisions made about the planned downtown parking deck that will surround the Georgia Theatre, as well as questions about whether the abandoned “Murmur” railroad trestle—planned to support the elevated rail-trail from downtown—can in fact be used for that purpose, or will even preserved at all. “There doesn’t seem to be as much effort to get public input and get information out to the public in a timely fashion as I think there should be,” Kissane says. “User groups”— citizen advisory committees—are appointed
But the chosen design is “based on interpretations” of downtown design guidelines and historic district guidelines, Crellen says, even though the project lies just outside downtown’s protected historic district. The county “requested a design that would fit into the fabric of downtown Athens, recognizing that… there would be a challenge to ’hide’ the deck portion and provide a scale to the facility that would be pedestrian-friendly.” The deck’s progress was approved at various points at regular commission meetings, Crellen says. Public input is taken at those meetings. And planning for the deck (or lack of it—it’s two years behind schedule) has also been covered in Flagpole and the Athens Banner-Herald. ACC Leisure Services Department division administrator Mike Wharton defends the county’s planning for projects like the railtrail or the planned Pulaski Creek Park (which could be significantly downsized if the railroad declines to sell its land to the county). “It’s truly a struggle, because how much do you secure before you actually start the project?” he asks. “Do you have to have the land first?” For the rail-trail, he says, “five years ago, from the best we could tell lacking a professional
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The planned mixed-use parking deck is a big project coming to downtown, and it’s been years in the making— but does the public at large know what’s on the way? by the mayor for each specific project to help design it. But for the rail-trail, “the user group for that is five people, two of whom are staff. I don’t think that’s a very broad representation of the community,” Kissane says. (In fact, three members of that group are ACC staffers.) “You say you’re taking public input, but there’s really a point of no return,” she says, once decisions have been made on the design of projects. And it is true that commissioners sometimes reach consensus on decisions and recommendations—without formal vote or public input (which will come later)—at work sessions and committee meetings which are little attended by the public. Kissane acknowledges that she has missed a couple of public meetings on the parking deck, and says, “I really haven’t had an opportunity to get a good look at the plans.” At this point, SPLOST project manager Ken Crellen told Flagpole, the parking deck’s design has substantially been decided. Square footages and budgets have been approved; “you’re not going to take that red brick and make it black,” he says, although the appearance of the ground-level storefronts could change, depending on what the retailers who lease them want.
study, the trestle looked good.” Trains were running on it in 1999, and initially there was no money for engineering studies. “You’re having to make guesses,” he says, about things like how well the trestle has been maintained. But Wharton is unsympathetic to citizens who have not involved themselves in planning and then criticize the result. “There’s so many different points at which an interested individual from the public can make suggestions,” he says. “Every project that I was associated with that went forward, there were not decisions made ahead of time. We did not know what those decisions were until the citizens’ advisory committee wrestled with it and made a recommendation.” Meanwhile, Kissane is asking that the deck plan be run by the ACC Historic Preservation Commission for comment. “I simply believe that public projects involving historic properties—or potentially affecting historic properites—should have multiple opportunities for public input,” she said in an email. “While the deck is not a historic structure, its potential to affect the historic downtown, positively or negatively, is huge.” John Huie johnphuie@gmail.com
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That gurgling sound you hear is the sound of metro Atlanta’s economic prospects going down the drain. That prospect is more likely now with the ruling from federal Judge Paul Magnuson that the Army Corps of Engineers never had the legal authority to allow Atlanta to withdraw water from Lake Lanier. This was not a surprise to those who’ve been paying attention. Georgia has been squabbling with Alabama and Florida for years over the Lanier issue, and it was inevitable that at some point the courts were going to step in and turn off the faucet. Our elected leadership has had years to do something about this possibility. Environmentalists have been urging the governor and legislature to get serious about requiring water conservation and stopping their developer friends from building subdivisions and shopping malls wherever they pleased. The leadership didn’t heed that advice, convinced that they would always be able to rely on Lake Lanier for water supply. Judge Magnuson was aware of this relationship between politicians and developers, noting in his decision, “Too often, state, local and even national government actors do not consider the long-term consequences of their decisions. Local governments allow unchecked growth because it increases tax revenue, but these same governments do not sufficiently plan for the resources such unchecked growth will require.” Gov. Sonny Perdue got angry at the judge rather than acknowledge his own shortcomings. “I am deeply disappointed by Judge Magnuson’s decision,” Perdue said. “I will use this opportunity not only to appeal the judge’s decision but, most importantly, to urge Congress to address the realities of modern reservoir usage.” Somebody needs to tell Perdue that his good friend George W. Bush is no longer president and his political party is no longer the majority party in Congress.
The state’s ability to draw water from Lanier hinges on its success in persuading Congress to pass legislation within three years authorizing those withdrawals. Unfortunately for Georgia, nine of its 15 congressional members are Republicans at a time when Democrats have the majority. Two of its Democratic House members, Jim Marshall and John Barrow, might as well be Republicans because they’re more likely to vote with the GOP than with their own caucus. The Republicans in the state’s congressional delegation are in an especially weak position when it comes to asking for help from the majority Democrats. Rep. Paul Broun is a loudmouth who makes crazy statements comparing Barack Obama to Hitler. Reps. Tom Price, Lynn Westmoreland and Jack Kingston don’t accomplish much legislatively because they devote their energies to mocking and taunting the Democratic leadership. Sen. Saxby Chambliss would rather spend his time securing farm subsidy payments and pork-barrel defense contracts for his lobbyist buddies than work on something as boring as water policy. Rep. Nathan Deal is one of the more rational voices on his side of the aisle, but he’s leaving Congress to run for governor. Sen. Johnny Isakson will at least listen to reason, but his party is now down to 40 seats in the Senate and that number seems to keep shrinking. Georgia’s prospects for getting congressional permission to use Lanier can be boiled down to this: We’re sunk. We should all hope that whoever is elected governor next year will sit down with the legislative leadership and start making those hard decisions on conserving water and limiting development that might enable the state to continue using Lanier. The hour is getting very late, however, and they are running out of time. Tom Crawford
comment Georgia Theatre Report The Cause The fire started in the stage-left dressing room. The most likely cause was a shorted-out fan. We will probably never know exactly what happened.
The Damage From the outside, it’s hard to tell how extensive the damage is. The interior is basically gutted. Very little, if any, of the interior will be able to be salvaged. The bathroom/office level was the least affected, but the future of that level is also uncertain. The walls are standing, but structurally unsound because the roof trusses are compromised. Securing the walls and removing the roof trusses are the immediate priorities. A structural engineer has completed the plan for these tasks, and work should begin by the time you read this. Once the walls are secure, the cleanup can begin. This will be an expensive and tedious task, and my best guess is that it will take a few months just to get it stabilized and cleaned up. Michael Goethe
What We Are Doing Now We are meeting with architects, designers and engineers. We are gathering quotes and exploring the best ways to maximize the space inside the existing walls. In short, we are rebuilding. We will have to build a steel structure inside the brick and let the exterior basically serve as a facade. I can’t really see opening for at least a year. In the meantime, we are promoting shows in other venues, selling T-shirts, planning our fundraising campaign and trying to create other avenues for keeping the boat afloat.
Did We Have Insurance? Yes, we had insurance for the building, the interior and business interruption. The total sums for these policies will
help alleviate a big part of the debt we carried. However, that will leave us with nothing to rebuild, and the debt continues to accrue in the meantime. We were actually in the process of exploring the costs of increasing our insurance policy limits at the time of the fire, because the cosmetic and mechanical renovations had increased the value of the property and were mostly complete. We still own the land, the façade and the brand.
Benefits and Fundraising This is the amazing part of the story so far. We have yet to “officially” have a benefit or a fundraiser. People, bands, companies and clubs are just doing things for us. It’s a grassroots thing that is just incredibly generous. The Classic Center, 40 Watt and Melting Point shows just sprang up by the bands, managers and clubs. This generosity has really kept us going (financially and emotionally) during a time when it would have been easy to just hide our heads in the sand and quit trying. We are doing everything we can to be accountable and transparent with this money. This takes time and gets confusing quickly. We have spoken to many non-profit groups and are diligently working on the best ways to do all this. Until we have a better idea how much rebuilding is going to cost, it would be irresponsible of us to go into full fundraising mode. However, the music community has been so generous. We truly appreciate everything that has been done so far. Larger, more consolidated fundraising drives will happen in due time, but until we have the structures in place to accept these lumpsum donations we are trying to stop these fundraisers (some of which have happened without our knowledge). The Chinese character for “crisis” is comprised of two symbols: one signifying “danger,” the other “opportunity.” With that in mind, the bottom line is that we could build back a replica of what we had, but it seems as though we should use this crisis as an opportunity. We should build back the Georgia Theatre in a manner that ensures its legacy in the future. We have no intention of asking anyone for help unless they agree with this goal. Therefore, the fundraising will be directed towards fans of the Georgia Theatre who want back what once was—in the grandest scope. We want to build a venue that you would be proud to tell your grandchildren about as they are buying tickets to see a show in the fall of 2059. This is our vision, and we are finding that people share this vision and they are willing to go to bat for it. With their help, we can accomplish these lofty goals. If you are trying to get in touch with us, please be patient as we may be slow in responding. We have a very small staff with limited resources and, frankly, this is all still overwhelming. There are already so many people to thank, and that list is growing as fast as the list of bills to pay. We are gathering Athens music memorabilia to auction off some time in the near future. Please look through your closets and see what you can find. We also have a donation “button” at www.georgiatheatre.com, if you want to chip in some pocket change.
Conspiracy Nuts None of this has anything to do with the parking deck, insurance fraud, disgruntled employees, dirty beer lines, George Bush, etc… It was an accident; it sucks. Luckily, I don’t have time to read blogs much. Wilmot Greene Georgia Theatre Patron/Employee/Performer ’89–’03 Georgia Theatre Owner ’04–Present
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Coming Up Indigo The Green-Built Hotel Is Downtown’s Newest Addition
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purchase of all concrete from a vendor less than 50 miles away. So far as possible, the hotel’s construction used materials originating from within 500 miles of the site. Although many of the high-tech conservation features aren’t visible from the street, others are quite evident. In some cases it’s what you don’t see that’s the point: though both the lot and the law allow for more parking spaces, the developers have paved only what is needed. The interlocking paving and deck material was chosen both for its light color, which reduces “heat island” effect, and its ability to absorb stormwater and disperse it into the ground below. Unlike typical external units, the state-of the-art heating and air conditioning system isn’t apparent street-side. This system is engineered to promote efficiency; any condensate lost is reclaimed by an attractive cistern on the grounds. External materials, including filtered glass, also save energy that would otherwise be lost trying to cool the building. Inside, features from large to small capture or conserve energy. Regenerative elevators harvest energy generated from braking and return it to the hotel’s electrical grid. The key card, a seemingly insignificant part of a stay, is put to work as a switch to turn on the power to a room. Since the guest takes his key with him when he leaves, electricity isn’t wasted to light an empty room. For the developers, it’s not enough to be just green. Everyone involved in bringing the hotel to Athens is earnest about its being “transformative” for the community; Fine is moved by the “heart and soul” invested by his team. A truism of such infill construction is that new businesses attract other businesses to their area, thus bringing the whole neighborhood up to a higher value than previously enjoyed. But Hotel Indigo’s location creates the most obvious juxtaposition in income disparities seen thus far in Athens, a town not short in such contrasts. Here, an upscale leisure destination (for locals as well as guests) is in close proximity to an oftentroubled housing complex: its College Avenue side, replete with windows, faces Bethel Midtown Village. Will this circumstance make either side of the street uncomfortable? Fine says neither he nor any of the other partners considered this factor at all. Whether by coincidence or intention, the layout of Indigo’s floors prevent direct window views from one side of the street to the other. The ground floor, the hub of entertainment and dining, is sunken eight feet or so. The first floor, which features retail, gallery and conference space, rises above street level. A line of trees will provide shade for the windows and sidewalk along College Avenue. The hotel’s operation will feature locals at many levels. Most important to downtown will be its creation of new jobs. Robert Jahn, Hotel Indigo’s general manager, has been working with Athens-Clarke County’s Community Economic Development Coordinator, Catherine Hogue, and with Simisola Johnson of the Georgia Department of Labor, to recruit Athens residents. “We hope to be a bright spot in the community with regards to offering employment
opportunities rather than layoffs,” Jahn says. Employees educated about the hotel and its goals will be trained in new recycling, waste management and cleaning techniques. The décor and entertainment offerings (see sidebar) stand out from the usual branding of Athens-area attractions. Says Rutherford, “Both Rick and I, along with others on our team, felt that UGA Dawgs had been overdone in Athens, so we wanted to pay tribute to the other key focal points and heritage of Athens—art and music.” These areas will
embrace some local talent. The hotel also contains a spacious art gallery, the new home of Athens’ Mercury Art Works. The new gallery space will largely be filled by Mercury’s artists, many of whom are local to Athens. While the hotel engaged a New Yorker for interior design, Fine and Rutherford hired Mercury to “do the walls.” And all pictures and photo murals are the work of three Georgia artists, including Athens photographer Rinne Allen. Deb Chasteen Ben Mostyn
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erhaps you’ve noticed the dramatic slate-colored construction at the corner of College Avenue and Strong Street, or have caught some of the press surrounding “the green hotel.” The Hotel Indigo, set to open at the end of August, is posed to attract attention both for its presentation of art and music and for its environmentally conscious construction and design. An owner, Rick Fine, explains that his Atlanta-based development company, Rialto Property Partners, selected this town for a destination boutique hotel because “there was the opportunity to develop a substantial piece of property located in downtown that we felt could make a lasting impact on the city of Athens… and create something unique while having a positive impact on all stakeholders in the project—the community which it serves, the investors who take the risk, and the environment in which it exists.” While it’s not possible to foresee its commercial reception yet, it seems sure that the new hotel will expand the definition of “downtown” northward and showcase cuttingedge conservation techniques. How will the operation of the Hotel Indigo mesh with the distinctive building to affect the community? Physically, the hotel incorporates elements of existing Athens into the new construction. The Hotel Indigo is a worldwide branded chain within the InterContinental Hotels Group, which owns the chain along with Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza and other hotel brands. Indigo hotels don’t share a common layout; each reflects its environs. When bringing the brand to Athens, the developers knew that building green was “the right thing to do,” according to Rialto partner and hotel owner Barry Rutherford. Doing so expressed a belief in sustainable business practices and captured the “Athens ethos” of environmental consciousness, he says. Rialto and its development partner, Melaver, Inc., set their sights on achieving LEED Gold status from the U.S. Green Building Council, an internationally recognized standard shared by only two other hotels in the country. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is determined by points awarded within categories of construction and design, and in many areas, the points awarded for local impact and preservation exceeded the goal. The lot itself had been vacant since a Clarke County School District building there was demolished in 2005. Building on the site conserves land, should revitalize a formerly stagnant area, and puts a new downtown employer and entertainment option on the bus line and within walking distance for many. The site has been used to best advantage. The old building’s foundation was recycled to become crushed aggregate for the new foundation, the former granite wall along College Avenue has become part of the hotel’s outer wall, and a felled tree has been repurposed for outdoor benches. The building itself is oriented to reduce heat gain from the sun, and its reflective metal roof further reduces energy needs. While you can’t get much more local than using on-site gleanings, much of the other materials used are extremely local, from an Athens barn recycled into wood décor to the
Tuning in to Athens What to Expect Musically at Hotel Indigo?
While recent large developments in downtown Athens have tried (and generally fumbled) to corner the football-fan market, the 130-room, five-story Hotel Indigo is taking a different approach by incorporating live music and local art into its dayto-day operations. When Athens’ newest downtown hotel opens its doors in late August, Hotel Indigo will be the latest in a franchise of mid-size hotels aiming for the boutique market. A music museum—or at least rotating exhibits and memorabilia—may be part of the hotel’s design, and a partnership with the University of Georgia’s Music Business Program will book and promote live shows at an in-house venue called the Rialto Room. “We’re not trying to add another venue to the Athens landscape as much as we are trying to create a place to offer music events… We’re trying to train the footballgoers to appreciate that side of Athens, checking out the music,” says Amy Hibler, marketing director for Rialto Property Partners, the hotel’s developers. The first definite plans to entice the red-and-black crowd into the hotel include a Friday-night music series during football season, with more mainstream acts like Shawn Mullins and Christopher Cross hitting town. Hibler says the company hopes to create a “music destination” boutique, with people coming to see performances, eating dinner in the Rialto Room and staying the night at the
hotel, a plan not too dissimilar from that of the Melting Point/ Foundry Park Inn complex a few blocks to the east. Indigo is looking to break new ground in its performance space, putting to work UGA students studying the music industry and giving them an opportunity to dive into the biz firsthand. “The music room there is going to be something that’ll draw people to the place, but it’s not going to be the sort of thing that’ll exist on its own,” says Bruce Burch, director of the Music Business Program in UGA’s Terry College of Business. “We’ll be both booking and promoting it as more of a listeningroom type club, more along the lines of the Bluebird Café [in Nashville]. It’ll fit between 125 people [sitting] to almost 300 standing.” Says Hibler, “It’s a win-win for both of us, because we want the listening lounge to serve as a live lab for music business students to learn the skills they need, but it also helps us to have that diversity of talent coming to the room and also having a relationship with the university.” Burch adds that the music room can occupy its own niche in town, as it won’t be a make-or-break source of income for Indigo. “We don’t look at it as competitive with other venues,” he says. “Hopefully, it’ll complement the rest of the things in town. Hopefully, instead of [people] coming for the football, this will make Athens a music tourism destination.” [Chris Hassiotis]
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A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that a character in a novel, a singer, did everything right for her career that most budding musicians don’t do and that’s why their bands fail. Easy enough to say, considering the character in question was fictional and could be as successful as the author wished her to be. In real life, playing music is hard work, and it requires unique and often fragile combinations of talent, will and powerful egos to take it anywhere beyond one’s front porch. Let’s face it, if it were that easy to do, we’d all be rock stars. So, rather than allow a glib statement to sit and fester, I’ll try to elaborate, not as a working musician (which I’m not) but as someone who loves music, goes to a lot of shows and really wants your band to succeed. Space forbids me from suggesting everything I’d want from your gig, but if I had to pick a top three, they’d be: (1.) Don’t name your band something drunk people won’t remember. (2.) If you expect us to pay you, then your band is your job. Rehearse often, on time and without distractions. Play (reasonably) sober. For the love of God, get tight. (3.) Playing well and sounding good are not the same thing. You can write great songs with killer hooks and shred like Yngwie* and most club boards will make you sound like you’re playing outboard motors with bags over your heads. At every gig, the sound guy is part of your band, so treat him like it. Buy him beer, get him laid, whatever you have to do to get the right mix out of his board, do it. Getting the Mix Right: This last point cannot be emphasized enough, whether you’re playing live or, Lord willing and the creek don’t rise, cutting a record in the studio. The band may know what they want to sound like, and the producer may know what he means for the record to sound like, but it’s the engineer who makes it happen. The person who knows the room and the board, what mics to use and where to place them, the world of difference between playing through a 30-year-old Vox head and a 29-year-old Marshall head. Engineers do the heavy lifting in any session but rarely get their props. Enter Mixerman, a veteran L.A. recordist and guerilla blogger who spent the better part of a year documenting the world’s most disastrous series of recording sessions and has now collected those entries in a book called, appropriately enough, The Daily Adventures of Mixerman (Hal Leonard, 2009). Those who followed the blog (and there were many who tuned in for the next bombshell) will find out how it ended. Those who are coming to Mixerman for the first time will find his saga at once horrifying, fascinating and brutally funny. And as a bonus you’ll receive a crash course in the process of making records and learn why some people should never be allowed to do so.
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Bitch Slap (not the band’s real name—Mixerman is very careful not to name himself or anyone else directly) is ready to cut an album. In the two years since their label discovered them, they’ve been hanging fire and writing songs while their A&R people “develop” them, and they’re ready to go. They’ve been given an unlimited budget and the best personnel around, including ace engineer Mixerman and top-flight producer Willy Show, so named because he doesn’t even make an appearance until two weeks into the sessions. There’s only one problem: these guys are awful, as musicians and as human beings. The singer is a narcissist who obsesses on his hair and his collection of vintage jeans. The guitarist is depressed to the edge of comatose. The bassist wants to sing and can’t and is pretty bitter about it. And the drummer is utterly devoid of rhythm, feel and basic common sense. In the absence of the producer, it’s up to Mixerman to corral their egos, chase their girlfriends out of the studio and somehow get these guys to sound like a band worth the millions of dollars that have been pumped into them. The sessions are a long and torturous exercise in Murphy’s Law. Everything that can go wrong does, from entourages and film crews in the recording space to the sudden appearance of a mountain of cocaine in the studio lounge (Mixerman calls coke “gak” and dope “fatties”—apparently there’s a rule on his blogspace against referring to drugs by name, and it’s a little annoying). The studio assistant is somebody’s nephew. The editor is a selfproclaimed “Wegro” with a gambling problem. The band’s manager and weasels from the label keep coming in to hijack the sessions. The band abruptly goes on a cruise without telling their girlfriends. As if all this weren’t enough, throw in a growing sense of dread and paranoia as Mixerman begins to suspect that his daily blogs have been discovered and are being followed by the band and the label. And still, week after week goes by with the album no closer to completion. The pains that Mixerman takes to conceal his own identity and everyone else’s have called the veracity of his journal into question. Is this really the making of a single album by one ill-starred band, is it an amalgam of Mixerman’s worst experiences mashed up into one account, or is it a work of pure fiction? On message boards Mixerman plays his cards close to the vest and won’t say, but I lean toward the middle option—it’s too much to be a straight narrative, but rings too true to be untrue. It’s hardly important, however. Mixerman’s account is, at its core, a revealing look at a part of the music business that rarely makes its way into the fantasy.
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movie dope Some releases may not be showing locally this week. 17 AGAIN (PG-13) Mike O’Donnell (Matthew Perry) is an unhappy 37-year-old on the verge of divorce. So, when a mystical janitor (Brian Doyle-Murray) offers Mike a chance to return to his hotshot days as a teenage basketball star who looked like Zac Efron, he says yes. 17 Again has nothing new to offer the body-switching canon but Efron. Make your ticketbuying decisions accordingly. ANGELS & DEMONS (PG-13) Angels & Demons, the Da Vinci Code predecessor turned cinematic sequel, offers the same lukewarm thrills as the 2006 blockbuster. Symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) is tasked by the Vatican with solving a mystery involving a dead pope, four kidnapped cardinals and the Illuminati, a legendary cabal supposedly wiped out by the Catholic church centuries ago. Apparently, Langdon’s brainy brand of non-action reads better than it watches. AWAY WE GO (R) See Movie Pick. BRÜNO (R) Like a modern day Rabelais, Sacha Baron Cohen, creator of the infamous Borat, unleashes his latest satirical persona, flamboyant Austrian fashionista Brüno, on America. Brüno is as clueless and self-unaware as Borat, and like Borat, Brüno is as shockingly, graphically hilarious and feels fresh, not reheated. Flaunting homosexuality in the faces of those who fear and hate it most, SBC literally and figuratively proves how big a pair he’s got. Only the brilliantly talented, even clad in a shiny mesh tee and butt-less lederhosen, could dream up farcical garbage like this. CHÉRI (R) In 1920s Paris, a young man, Cheri (Rupert Friend, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas), retreats into
a fantasy world after being forced to end his affair with the older woman, Lea de Lonval (Michelle Pfeiffer), who taught him how to love. Oscar-winning screenwriter Christopher Hampton (Dangerous Liaisons) adapted the novels by Colette for two-time Academy Award-nominated director Stephen Frears (The Grifters, The Queen). Nominated for the Berlin International Film Festival’s Golden Bear. DAYS AND CLOUDS (NR) 2007. A formerly well-off couple, Elsa and Michele (Margherita Buy and Antonio Albanese), copes with financial, marital and social trials and tribulations after Michele loses his job. I’m surprised a Hollywood remake starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Paul Giamatti isn’t in the works. Winner of two Davids (Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress) and nominated for 13 more. Directed by Golden Berlin Bear-winner Silvio Soldini (Burning in the Wind, Bread and Tulips) Part of the ACC Library’s iFilms series. DRAG ME TO HELL (PG-13) While trying to get a promotion, sweet loan officer Christine Brown (Allison Lohman) shames an old gypsy hag, Mrs. Ganush (Lorna Raver). After a rousing attack in a parking garage, Christine is cursed. The demon Lamia will stop at nothing to torture her and carry her soul to hell for all eternity. Raimi digs deep into his bag of frenetic camerawork and joyously revels in revolting foley work (an oft mis/ underutilized horror device) in the most scary fun I’ve had at a horror film in a long time. EXAMINED LIFE (NR) Astra Taylor’s film follows influential contemporary intellectuals, including Peter Singer,
Judith Butler, Slavoj Zizek and Cornel West, as they share their thoughts and ideas. Screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker. G-FORCE (PG) A specially trained team of guinea pigs must stop a James Bond-ian billionaire aiming to take over the world. Even with a cast that includes Bill Nighy, Will Arnett, Zack Galifianakis, Loudon Wainwright III and the voices of Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, Penelope Cruz, Steve Buscemi and Tracy Morgan, G-Force
I told you we could tape your head back on. might be the waste of a summer afternoon I dread most. Directed by Hoyt Yeatman, an Academy Awardwinner for the visual effects in James Cameron’s The Abyss. GHOSTS OF GIRLFRIENDS PAST (PG-13) Fashion photographer Connor Mead (Matthew McConaughey) is the definition of a lady-killer. The most beautiful supermodels in the world swoon and fight over this caddish hunk of beefcake. But Connor gets his comeuppance at his younger brother’s
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remember one moment of it. Peppered with familiar funny faces, The Hangover is a perfect comedic convergence that’s funnier than it deserves to be. HANNAH MONTANA: THE MOVIE (G) It’s highly doubtful any Hannah Montana fans will leave this supersized, big screen episode of the hit Disney series unsatisfied. As hard as it might be to believe, Hannah Montana: The Movie is a charmer. HARRY POTTER AND THE HALFBLOOD PRINCE (PG) In his sixth year at Hogwarts, young wizard Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his pals, Ron and Hermione (Rupert Grint and Emma Watson), must contend with Death Eaters, a puffed-up new Potions prof and love potions. In his second Potter film, director David Yates gets what makes the books so special and translates that quality to the big screen unlike any of his predecessors; fivetime screenwriter Steve Kloves has perfected extracting only the essentials from Rowling’s doorstops. Half-Blood Prince is the prettiest Potter film as well. I LOVE YOU, BETH COOPER (PG-13) Nerdy valedictorian Denis Cooverman (Paul Rust) has the night of his high school life after confessing his love for head cheerleader, the titular Beth Cooper (Hayden Panettiere). Soon, Denis and his closeted gay best friend, Rick Munsch (Jack T. Carpenter), are being pursued by Beth’s steroidal Marine boyfriend (Shawn Roberts) and his two squad mates. I Love You, Beth Cooper is not as forlornly unfunny as its trailer, but it is summer; why don’t you read the book? ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS (PG) Don’t expect any surprises in the third installment of the mammoth animated franchise that isn’t Shrek or produced by Pixar. If you’ve got to see it, be sure to pay a little extra for the 3D version. It’s worth it. MONSTERS VS. ALIENS (PG) Rather than tying the knot with selfinvolved local TV weatherman, Derek Dietl (Paul Rudd), Susan becomes the 49 foot, 11 inch (get it?) Ginormica.
The wonderfully animated MvA may be remarkable for its major action set pieces but lacks the charm and wit of more memorable family films. MOON (R) Filmmaker Duncan Jones (David Bowie’s kid) surprises with his feature debut. Moon constantly entertains; it’s a little scary, a little funny, and a little thoughtful. An obvious fan of ‘70s science fiction, Jones’ film acknowledges its forebears without strictly following any of their narrative paths; sometimes, those referents are cunningly used for narrative sleightof-hand. The robotic assistant, GERTY, smoothly voiced by Kevin Spacey, leads one to jump to HAL-like conclusions. And the effects—CG, digital matte paintings, etc.—are spectacular, appearing more tangible than digital. The out-of-this-world film orbits in the good company of cult faves, Silent Running or Dark Star. MY SISTER’S KEEPER (PG-13) A teenage girl, Kate (Sofia Vassilieva), is dying. Her 11-year-old sister, Anna (Abigail Breslin), was genetically engineered to save her older sister. Now Anna doesn’t want to be poked, prodded and cut any more so she hires lawyer Campbell Alexander (Alec Baldwin) to sue her parents, Kate and Brian (Cameron Diaz and the undervalued Jason Patric), for medical emancipation. An overstuffed pepper of melodrama (a dyslexic brother, a grieving judge, etc.), My Sister’s Keeper never lets one tragic ingredient overwhelm the tear-inducing whole. NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: BATTLE OF THE SMITHSONIAN (PG) Spending a second Night at the Museum with former security guard Larry Daily (Ben Stiller) and the cometo-life exhibits isn’t the creatively bankrupt, money-grubbing experience you’d expect, largely thanks to talented new guests Amy Adams, Hank Azaria and Bill Hader (“SNL” and Superbad), a trio that breathes hilarious life into Amelia Earhart, Kahmunrah and General George Armstrong Custer. Everything about NatM:BotS improves on the lifeless original, especially the thankful lack of monkey antics of which there are a mere toned down few. m ORPHAN (R) Another Omen/ Bad Seed rip-off that seems shockingly similar to summer 2007’s blah Joshua, Orphan stars Vera Farmiga (the aforementioned blah Joshua) and Peter Sarsgaard as grieving parents who adopt a sweet little nine-year-old, Esther (Isabelle Fuhrman, the controversial, little-seen Hounddog), who might just be evil incarnate. Director Jaume Collet-Serra previously helmed House of Wax so he’s no safe bet, and Orphan is writer David Johnson’s first produced screenplay. With three-time Emmy-nominee CCH Pounder (“The X Files,” “ER” and “The Shield”). PAUL BLART: MALL COP (PG) Paul Blart: Mall Cop delivers mild, unobjectionable humor. The movie is as likable and funny (more the former than the latter) as its star. THE PROPOSAL (PG-13) I was worn out by the trailer for this Sandra Bullock-Ryan Reynolds romantic comedy way back in April. An unlikable career woman, Margaret Tate (Bullock), is about to be deported to her native Canada. Her quick fix requires her put-upon assistant, Andrew (Reynolds, whom I can’t help but like), to marry her. Naturally, a trip to meet his
family—Mary Steenburgen, “Coach” Craig T. Nelson and Betty White as the loopy grandma—in Alaska is the next step. PUBLIC ENEMIES (R) Michael Mann’s latest crime drama, Public Enemies, is the biggest cinematic disappointment of 2009 to date. Starring Johnny Depp as infamous bank robber John Dillinger and Christian Bale as pioneering G-Man Melvin Purvis, this film musters less intrigue about a fascinating period of American history than a History Channel documentary. The film isn’t a massive epic about the ‘30s crime spree that led to the creation of the FBI. It could be. All of the pieces have been placed on the board, but the gangland games never begin. STEAMBOAT BILL, JR. (NR) 1928. Legendary silent comedian Buster Keaton—thought by some to be superior in every way to the more popular Little Tramp, Charlie Chaplin—is William Canfield, Jr., the weakling son of burly riverboat captain Steamboat Bill (Ernest Torrence). When Bill, Jr. arrives from Boston, he falls in love with the daughter (Marion Byron) of his father’s rival (Tom McGuire) before having to rescue his father during a hurricane. Scored live by local jazz ensemble Kenosha Kid. THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX (G) In the kingdom of Dor, soup and rats are forbidden. Enter Despereaux, exiled from Mouseworld. In Ratworld, Despereaux meets Roscuro (v. Dustin Hoffman), the rat responsible for the banning of soup and rats. If only the princess (v. Emma Watson, the Harry Potter series’ Hermione) could meet a rat and see how nice they are. Featuring an excellent voice cast that includes a regal Sigourney Weaver as the narrator, The Tale of Despereaux is an admirable effort. TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN (PG-13) The millions trekking to the theater to witness over two hours of robotic mayhem are going to get their socks rocked by Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The only people who won’t like it probably didn’t really want to gorge on a gigantic robot civil war anyway. THE UGLY TRUTH (R) The Ugly Truth is Katherine Heigl’s most recent attempt to escape “Grey’s Anatomy” by way of box office stardom. Heigl stars as a TV producer, Abby Richter, challenged by her macho on-air talent, Mike Alexander (the extremely charming Gerard Butler). He bets her he can guide her into a lasting relationship; if she wins, the lug’ll quit. I bet they fall in love; what do I win when I’m right? The movie from Legally Blonde director Robert Luketic is amazingly rated R. UP (PG) Seventy-eight-year-old Carl Fredricksen (v. Edward Asner) and his late wife, Ellie, always dreamed of traveling to South America. After Ellie’s death, Carl floats his house to the fabled Paradise Falls via several thousand helium balloons. With its odd old protagonist, Up is bound to be the year’s most unconventional blockbuster. Every minute of the film, co-directed by Pete Docter (Monsters, Inc.) and Peterson, bursts with creativity and ingenuity. WHATEVER WORKS (PG-13) Woody Allen returns to the May-December romances he favors. “Curb Your Enthusiasm”’s Larry David stands in for the Woodster as he woos Marilyn Manson’s girlfriend, Evan Rachel Wood. After the Oscar-nominated Match Point and the Oscar-winning Vicky Cristina Barcelona, Allen’s hot again. Hopefully, Whatever Works leans more toward those films than the recent Cassandra’s Dream and Scoop. With Henry Cavill (“The Tudors”) and Patricia Clarkson as the mother of Wood’s Melodie. Drew Wheeler
movie pick Go with the Flow AWAY WE GO (R) It’s official. Sam Mendes, the of The Believer), reads like a quirky, literarily Oscar-winning director of American Beauty, humorous National Book Award finalist. Some hates America. Sure, Away We Go does not of the stops on Burt and Verona’s road trip are emotionally scar like Revolutionary Road, and more enjoyable than others. I never thought it’s a lot more fun. Still, even when Mendes is too much Allison Janney would be a bad being lighthearted, he’s still pretty darn mean. thing, but the usually solid supporter oversells Burt and Verona (John Krasinski and her obnoxious social climber. Ditto Gyllenhaal. Maya Rudolph), a couple of self-described Everyone in Away We Go may be crazy, “fuck-ups,” are searching for a place to raise but Burt and Verona, and John and Maya, are their yet-to-be-born the sanest, relative as child after Burt’s selfthat may be. The acting ish parents (Catherine couple has the realistic O’Hara and Jeff Daniels) chemistry of lovers even announce their move to in the precious, postBelgium. modern, literary world Their first option, fabricated for the maxiArizona, close to the mum allowable laughs. parentless Verona’s only A heavily bearded sister (Carmen Ejogo), Krasinski brings his comes complete with considerable TV charm ready-made friends, Lily home from “The Office” (Allison Janney) and and amps up his Jim-ish Lowell (Jim Gaffigan). idiosyncrasies. Rudolph Next up is Madison, but John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph impresses greatly nutty professor pal LN considering her “SNL” (Maggie Gyllenhaal) and her guy, Broderick upbringing. Verona senses she and Burt are (Josh Hamilton), live there in a stroller-less drowning, and Rudolph ably keeps her likeable crazy land. Maybe Montreal, with college despite a potentially unlikable serious streak. friends and their rainbow assortment of Away We Go is like a hip, self-loathing sitadopted kids… Too bad Burt and Verona never com, created by Sam Mendes and Dave Eggers make it to Athens; they would fit in perfectly. for people who hate situation comedies, and I Away We Go, written by novelists Dave mean that in the nicest possible way. Eggers (A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius) and his wife, Vendela Vida (co-founder Drew Wheeler
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grub notes London Calling Callooh Calllay: It is rare that I will go back to a restaurant three times before writing it up, but I kept thinking I must have been mistaken about The Royal Peasant (1675 S. Lumpkin St.), which recently opened in the heavily renovated space once occupied by the Mean Bean. Could it really have been as good as I thought it was? Surely such a humble little location couldn’t have some of the best food I’ve had in Athens. I wasn’t wrong. The menu consists of a mere 14 items—seven lighter ones (“peasant food”), five heartier entrees (“royal food”) and two desserts—and I’ve tried nearly everything, all of it cooked by chef Luke Harvey, who mans a tiny open kitchen all by himself (you can see him juggling pots and pans on your way to the restroom). He’s not afraid to cook your burger medium rare, even if it’s only a little pub slider, and the taste of those tiny beauties (served as a trio, one topped with caramelized shallots, one with sharp cheddar and one with roasted habanero mayo) unexpectedly bloomed in the mouth. The lamb stew, served in a cup with a garlicky hunk of baguette, is fragrant with rosemary and tarragon but not in the depressingly sinus-wrinkling way that comes from a heavy hand with dried herbs. The lamb vindaloo curry, served over basmati with a piece of naan that might be authentic for England but is less so for India, tingles with turmeric and mustard, each ingredient in a delicate interplay with the others, putting what usually …fragrant with passes for a decent curry to shame. And it gets better. rosemary and What’s listed as a London Broil tarragon in the peasant section is actually a salad, with tender slices of beef fanned over a pile of peppery, fresh arugula, which itself is topped with roasted peppers; cute slices of radish rim one side of the plate, and the whole thing not only is tossed with a vinaigrette but hides tiny crystals of salt. I know. It’s a salad. But what a lovely salad. The fish and chips is wonderfully simple, consisting of cod battered, fried and accompanied by a lemon dill mayo, and, yet again, the execution is marvelous. I have not had better fish and chips in Athens or, perhaps, anywhere. The bubble and squeak—thick, tender ham steak; soft, fried egg with crispy bottom; potatoes mixed with cabbage—and the bangers and mash—sausages, mashed potatoes, tomato gravy, cabbage and thinly sliced brussels sprouts—may be the two best things on the menu, both managing to be substantial without getting to the point of heaviness at which you might have second thoughts. The mashed potatoes on the latter plate nearly brought tears to my eyes, they were so like my mom’s. And that’s the important thing here. I don’t know why Luke Harvey loves you all, but apparently he does. The comfort food trend is dilute by now, having resulted in an excuse to eat fried balls of macaroni and cheese, but this kind of food is what it was supposed to be: a return to what you were fed as a child, if your parents knew how to feed you properly and tried to push your palate in the right direction, toward traditional cooking that wasn’t stodgy and toward a love of ingredients. Are there imperfections? Sure. The pastry of the samosas is too thin and flaky; the house potato chips with blue cheese and bacon, while tasty, could be chewier; the basmati with the vindaloo needs butter; but they’re minor flaws, and none of them is reason enough not to order a dish. Vegetarians will have a very difficult time. There’s a nice selection of beers and other drinks at the bar, which is an attraction in its own right. The Royal Peasant serves lunch and dinner every day, with a small break in between, but the bar is open continually. It, of course, takes credit cards. What Up? The Southeastern Chop House, which has a fairly Southern menu, is open in the Georgian on Washington Street downtown. Rosario’s Trattoria, an Italian restaurant, is open on Hog Mountain Road in Watkinsville. Kelly’s on Lumpkin Street now serves beer and wine, and the new location of Your Pie nearby is making progress on renovating the Subway space. Saladworks, a franchise that does customizable salads, is redoing what was Jimmy John’s on Clayton Street downtown, and Angelo’s, next door, has completely redone its inside and menu, with a tilt toward the upscale. Make sure to keep checking Flagpole.com for the Grub Notes blog, which updates several times a week. Hillary Brown
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threats & promises Music News And Gossip Don’t look now, but it’s been a busy week here in Athens. Let’s just jump into it below… Remembering Randy: A tribute, gathering and celebration for the life of the late Randy Bewley will be held on his birthday, Saturday, July 25, at the 40 Watt Club. Featured performers include Flash to Bang Time, Tunabunny, The Gold Party and temporarily reunited Everybody, Everybody (see below for more info) and it looks as if a few choice Pylon covers will be somewhere in the mix, too. At the time of his passing in February of this year, Bewley was actively playing in Sound Houses, Supercluster and, of course, Pylon, the band he founded in the late 1970s with musician and artist Michael Lachowski. Lachowski and Spencer Rich will be DJ-ing throughout the night, spinning “music pertinent to Pylon’s heritage.” Lachowski describes his selections as “What Randy and I would have played if this party was in 1979.” Attendees will also get to see previously Mike White · deadlydesigns.com
Everybody, Everybody unscreened segments of the never-released Pylon Movie which was shot over several road trips by the band in the late 1980s. Special limited-edition tribute t-shirts will be on sale, and Nuçi’s Space will benefit from a portion of the proceeds. All in all, this event is a loving tribute crafted by some of Bewley’s closest friends in the world. I can’t imagine he’d be anything less than entirely pleased. Reunited: Nate Mitchell will treat Athens to an encore performance of his multimedia dance band Everybody, Everybody. Formed in the summer of 2007 by Mitchell (Cars Can Be Blue) and Laura Swindall (Christopher’s Liver), the band had expanded to include Melissa Colbert (Creepy), David Specht (Quiet Hooves) and John Fernandes (Circulatory System). After a mere handful of shows, Swindall moved to San Francisco and Mitchell, loathe to replace her, pulled the plug on the band. Now, with Swindall visiting town, Everybody, Everybody will perform at Ben’s Bikes on Sunday, July 26. This is the fullfledged reunion show, and it will be, according to Mitchell, “quite the gala event” featuring disco lights and video projections from artists Michael Lachowski and Ray Burg. The aforementioned 40 Watt appearance was booked later, and it will serve mostly as a teaser for this show. Refresh your memory over at www. myspace.com/evrybdyevrybdy.
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A Few Things Here: Venice Is Sinking will be heading out of town several times between now and early August, mostly in the Southeast. Also, while the band is still hot to trot from its newest album, Azar, Venice Is Sinking will release a new five-song EP called Okay on Sept. 22. The record will include a couple of alternate mixes of songs from Azar. You can stream the EP over at www.ilike.com/ artist/Venice+Is+Sinking/album/Okay. In other news, the band was originally raising money for its third album through Kickstarter.com, but in the wake of the fire at the Georgia Theatre they have decided to donate all proceeds from this process to the Theatre fund. Venice Is Sinking spent several weekends recording in the Theatre, and had grown to love the acoustics of the room. Please see www. kickstarter.com for more details on this and www. veniceissinking.net for more details in general.
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Women on Tracy: New ATHICA music director, longtime local musician Erica Strout, has assembled a special show for Wednesday, July 29 at the arts space. The show, Guitars and Their Girls: An Evening of Original Acoustic Music, will feature performances from Heidi Hensley, Charleston, SC artists Megan Jean and the Klay Family Band and Brooklyn artist Chelsea Lynn La Bate who will be joined by Tommy Hunt. The show runs from 7–10 p.m. and will feature a special set of children’s songs performed by Hensley in its first half hour. Children under six are free, and the suggested donation for everyone else is $6–$9. For more information, please see www.athica.org.
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record reviews ELENI MANDELL Artificial Fire Zedtone Starting out more than a decade ago slinging heavily noirish rock and roll torch songs, Los Angeles songwriter Eleni Mandell came across as the saucy, flirtatious lovechild of PJ Harvey and Tom Waits. Her writing and performance evolved, and she later conjured classic Nashville sounds on 2003’s Country for True Lovers, sauntered through jazz on the following year’s EP Maybe, Yes, and sang conventional songs-for-guitar on 2007’s Miracle of Five. These stylistic departures have been experiments for Mandell, who explores different emotions, ideas and sides of her personality through her music; through it all, Mandell has rarely fallen flat—her past two releases have found her treading water —and her vintage leanings have avoided the sticky easiness of kitsch. The terrific Artificial Fire, Mandell’s seventh full-length album, synthesizes a number of her disparate interests without seeming scattershot. While a tune like “The Right Side” offers summery, AM radio rock and roll, that mood expands into the more energetic “Bigger Burn” and nuzzles up to the fiery “Cracked,” a wry kiss-off of a song. “I Love Planet Earth” is a hauntingly cinematic rocker full of atmosphere and mood. Backed by bassist Ryan Feves, drummer Kevin Fitzgerald and guitarist Jeremy Drake, Mandell sounds more confident and eager than she has in years. Artificial Fire is a return to the pep and eccentricity of Mandell’s earlier albums; perhaps some of her time spent in pop-rock side projects The Grabs and The Living Sisters has re-energized her songwriting much as Nick Cave’s lusty side band Grinderman put a strong gust at the back of his Bad Seeds. Seductive, dynamic, classy and clever, Mandell and her tunes are back in top form. Chris Hassiotis
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JUNGOL Places Independent Release Many reviewers criticize prog-rock bands for being “self-indulgent” and “undisciplined” groups that require reigning in, especially when guitars,
keyboards and drums wind in a line that one has to chase to the tail end of a “song” that seems endless. While Jungol’s Places may hop all over the map stylistically, all of the stops on its six-track EP are lean. Each accent and transition seems in its right place, and the instruments interlock without awkward gaps. Places is the Atlanta band’s first release since changing its name from Liquid Jungle, and it packs a mélange of influences, moods and textures together in under 30 minutes. The album begins with Josh Yoder’s Thom Yorke-ian falsetto soaring above a synthesizer and rapid drumming, and the electronic noodling recalls post-The Bends Radiohead until the song moves into stoner sludge and a saxophone coda. The soothing and poppy “Shock” features glockenspiel; “Digital Heart” alternates between the acoustic guitar picking and attic vocal harmonies of Grizzly Bear’s Yellow House and a footstomping dose of gypsy folk; “Pulling Teeth” sounds like it comes from a fuller George W. Bush Cover Band; and traces of a more straightforward The Mars Volta pervade the album. Jungol’s educated restlessness and Places’ shifting ground do not nauseate the listener because no member seems interested in competing with his bandmates to showcase his individual talent on the album. Places is a solid whole that deserves attention and encouragement, not calls for restraint, because it knows exactly where it is and what it is doing. Alex Dimitropoulos Jungol is playing Rye Bar on Friday, July 24 and Slopfest at Little Kings on Saturday, July 25.
MIIKE SNOW Self-titled Downtown Though correctly pronounced like one guy (“Mike”), Miike Snow is actually three—specifically, New York musician/producer Andrew Wyatt and Swedish production duo Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg. Though Karlsson and Winnberg (AKA Bloodshy & Avant) sport awardwinning credits with heavy-hitters like Britney Spears, Madonna and Kylie Minogue, the full-band work here is far more progressive. Despite its synthetic constitution, their music vibrates with a human warmth that electronic pop music hasn’t seen since Erasure. Incidentally, Wyatt’s gorgeously pliable voice often sounds like Andy Bell stretched into the future-soul inflections of TV on the Radio. Moreover, with three studio heads in the mix, this record is a triumph of atmosphere, scale and arrangement. Its melodies are pregnant with a heady, dramatic beauty that’s neither cloying nor twee. Together, it makes for an alive, concentrated sound that’s all essence, no fat. Highlights include the sweet exuberance of “Animal,” the bedtime
transcendence of “Burial” and the electro-soul of “Black & Blue.” But the clear star is “Song for No One,” which lays atmospheric indie romance atop a vintage soul jump that Sharon Jones would get down with. Even in its most lighthearted, danceable moments, Miike Snow embodies a dynamic vision of pop music that radiates with legitimate depth of emotion, soul and expression. Bao Le-Huu
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music, and they’re as vital as ever here in the seductive dance-rock of “No One Sleeps When I’m Awake,” the romantic magnificence of “Dorchester Hotel” and the sparkling irrepressibility of “Home Is Where Your Heart Is.” Though their songs remain unapologetically catchy, the arrangements are more sophisticated and the instrumentation continues to get less cute. The shining result is the most honed manifestation of their well-defined sound to date. Movement is essential to The Sounds’ dance-floor sensibilities, and this immaculately crafted record is their most elegant capture of it yet. Though they certainly burned bright when they first arrived earlier this decade, ultimate endurance was always in doubt. But smart and steady evolution like this resoundingly answers any looming questions. With action so hot that even CSS is trying to cop it, The Sounds are some of today’s tightest popsmiths. Bao Le-Huu
The Garden of Scissors Lona Multi-instrumentalist Jeffrey Bützer, joined here by Sanni Baumgartner (Dancer vs. Politician), creates a world that musically exists in reality, but, you won’t find it in your day-to-day hustle. You’ll find it in the quiet moments of half-sleep and daydreams. The Garden of Scissors features a variation of sprightly, pensive, melancholy and softly resolute compositions that seem to exist somewhere between twilight and the first rays of morning. Ostensibly the soundtrack to an existing, but not yet photographed, film script of Bützer’s, there is a certain cinematic quality to the arrangement of the pieces. They form a narrative, although of what I’m not entirely sure, and are broken into three acts. Baumgartner’s lyrics, which she also wrote, are handled with steadiness and care. It’s as if one is being cradled by her rather than simply being sung to. Importantly, Bützer plays almost every scrap of music on the record. Utilizing piano, accordion and glockenspiel, to name a very few, he also handles all percussion. His singularity of vision is all over The Garden Of Scissors and, after several listens, you realize that what he sees is all right there in front of us and we’d see it, too, if we ever bothered to pay attention. Gordon Lamb
THE SOUNDS Crossing the Rubicon Original Signal The previous album, Dying to Say This to You, may have signaled the maturation of The Sounds’ pop confection as more than just straight new wave revivalism, but this latest one trumpets their arrival as an upstanding indie-rock band. Energy and absolute accessibility have always been the bedrock of the Swedish band’s infectious
THE MARS VOLTA Octahedron Warner Brothers Octahedron marks the fifth studio album from West Coast progsters The Mars Volta. Octahedron could be considered the band’s first “acoustic” album, but don’t be fooled—there’s still plenty of the synth, reverb, frenetic percussion and time-warped time signatures that we’ve come to know and love/hate from the duo. The sound is definitely more low-key; gone are Cedric’s falsetto screams and Omar’s guitar-wankery. Instead, they’ve been replaced to showcase fairly new drummer Thomas Pridgen’s outrageous skills and John Frusciante’s sonic guitar playing. The Latin flavor that saturates the band’s other works is still there in full swing, but the group’s redirection places this prog-rock/metal sound in the 1970s rather than today. “With Twilight as My Guide” is one of the best songs on the album; a dark, haunting minimal piece that dances and dissipates like cigarette smoke hanging in the air. The chorus alone (Cedric’s usual indecipherable jargon) affects a quiet desperation that’s hard to shake even after the song is over. The song “Desperate Graves” sounds more like something from Amputechture or Bedlam in Goliath; guitars start off at a cantor and race up to a gallop. The drums come thundering in while Cedric hollers “In your landfill days, these are desperate graves,” chimes come in and fade the song out as Cedric’s vocals dim down. This is the band’s most accessible album to date, and while many fans may not like this new direction, the “muted” version of the band will surely draw in some newcomers. While Octahedron is less a departure for The Mars Volta and more of a variation, it’s still interesting to hear the band “unplugged,” and it will be compelling to see how the band challenges itself next time around. Charley Lee
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hat better way to deal with loss than to create something new out of an absence? That was the approach taken by songwriter Jason Molina, whose many albums under various names (his own, Songs: Ohia, his current group Magnolia Electric Co.) have always dealt either obliquely or otherwise with themes of distance and sorrow. Evan Farrell, bassist for Magnolia Electric Co., died of smoke inhalation in a California house fire in late December, 2008. He was also the bassist for pop outfit Rogue Wave and a multi-instrumentalist in Indiana ‘90s cult-fave band Japonize Elephants. Though not a memorial album per se, Josephine, released just this week, was written with the memory of Farrell front and center. He had numerous ideas about the songs’ arrangements, many of which Molina and Co. worked into the studio, and the result is a fully developed collection of American laments, heavy on guitar but augmented by sax, vibes and other disparate sounds. Midwestern folk outlaws Drakkar Sauna even contributed backing vocals to a track; they were Farrell’s favorite band, according to Molina, whose keening vocals remain as disarming as ever, coming somewhere from the same northern expanses as Neil Young and his ilk. Molina spoke with Flagpole last week after flying in from Europe, where he currently hangs his hat. FP: The background of the album is that it was written in memory of your friend and
bassist Evan Farrell. Do you mind talking about that? JM: I don’t mind. Hallelujah. FP: You could have easily put out a new Magnolia Electric Co. album written or conceived in his memory without telling people what it’s about. Why make that choice? JM: Well, everyone knew already about Evan’s death. Everyone outside of the band, I mean. To me, it was important because he was really a big part of the arrangements on these songs and he… he really had a vision for what this new record would be, which would involve him playing a lot of pedal steel, harmonies, bass, whatever. He was going to do a lot. I only had… the spark for what the record was going to be about. And with him passing, and having no other outlet to explain his ideas, I really fought hard with myself to try to channel his attitude towards just playing a song… So, it wasn’t a decision to raise some sort of flag about it; here’s the record that is the memorial. The record is not a memorial. You can’t do a memorial to something that will always be there, honestly, and we lost a family member, a brother. I’m never going to get over this. I thought I’d better put it right out there and just tell everybody, because I honestly just wake up and still feel that loss. FP: Is there ever a point when a song becomes distinct from its inspiration, or will Evan always be there for you in these songs? JM: Yes. There are points when the song becomes about something else. I don’t write
character songs. I listen to someone like Townes [Van Zandt], or someone like Nick Cave or Neil Young or Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and I listen just to the song itself. I’m not listening to the progression of a character through a song, because I’m not Listening To Nick Cave. I’m just listening to a voice telling me some lyrics and playing some melodies. And there are moments when you just drop dead because something really connects with you when you listen to a song in that capacity. I hope that at my absolute best, that’s what I’ve been able to do. I hope that people who listen to the music value the fact that if I’m able to play a song that is a dozen years old, that it’s got a new relationship with myself. So, there are definitely songs that have taken on that character where the original idea of the song becomes almost fossilized in the performance of the song. That’s not very poetic, but that’s really an honest answer. FP: So, you don’t think it’s necessary for audience members or listeners to understand the background? Or can it enhance the experience? JM: Correct. Absolutely. If they knew? Well, that wasn’t the goal, but I do think that it will definitely feed on the right side of listening to the record. Whereas if you’re a straightup music critic or writer, you’re just going to criticize the record for what it is; so be it. That’s nothing that I really care about, but as far as a fan goes, this is something that happened to a lot of people—way beyond my small scope. This is something that really happened, and I tried to make it as honest and straightforward on the record as possible, which I always do, although the other losses in my life have never involved a bandmember. So, you get the same kind of record that I would always make; I just gave a little bit of news this time, that’s all. FP: When you were fleshing out these songs, how did you balance the desire to serve the memory of your friend and his ideas for them, and the needs of a well-written song? JM: I went into the studio with this one major idea that Evan was pushing for. He knew the guys; he’s known us for years and years. He was trying to explain to me how shitty his relationship had been with other bands and being a songwriter also, and no one really opening up and allowing his songwriting capacity to come into whatever band he was playing in at the time. Now, I’ve never really thought of any of the people who have played with me over the many, many years as “sidemen.” In fact, it took me many years to just look over and actually notice that there was a band there because I get up stage, kind of go into a
trance, do the song and I sing it. He was like, “Well, you’re surrounded by some of the most creative people I know, so how can you milk that?” Because I shut myself off very easily and I end up being a sort of dictator in the studio, and I say, “Well, I think it would be great if we did organ, but I can’t, so you do this here.” And Evan was really pushing for an experiment where I just brought up some ideas, then sat back to see what happened, what people would bring. And that’s how you get instead of a guitar solo maybe you get a great horn record on this part. It’s not so much in the song making; it’s in the arrangement. So much of this new record was in the studio. I really allowed myself to just sit back and just trust how the guys would go. It even made me more creative. FP: That sort of relationship of being unaware of a band, that reminds me of the lyrics on the song “Josephine” where you sing, “I take the hand I took for granted and set it free/ Oh, what a fool I’ve been.” JM: Absolutely. And well, that’s been a sad banner that I’ve worn across my heart for a long time. In that song, everything is said. Everything that I ever needed to say is in that song. FP: Can you envision a time when Jason Molina doesn’t sing about being lonesome? JM: [Laughs.] Hell no! With beauty comes sorrow, right? Beauty is something you see and it’s a weight you can put in your hand, be it a tree, a bird, a horizon, a friend, a situation. All that stuff, there’s a weight. But to balance it out, all of that stuff going away from you, that’s the lonesome. FP: You can’t choose to celebrate that weight rather than focusing on the going away? JM: I don’t choose to write any particular kind of song. Honestly, I get up and I start writing a song. Be it sad or lonesome, I really don’t care. I mean, I certainly care, but I don’t have a vision or set out trying to say this has to be a sad song and it has to be about loneliness. Loneliness is what you make it. Chris Hassiotis To learn more about Molina’s approach to songwriting and the complex arrangements on his latest record, read the rest of our interview at www.flagpole.com.
WHO: Magnolia Electric Co., The Donkeys, Thousand Arrows WHERE: 40 Watt Club WHEN: Wednesday, July 22 HOW MUCH: $10
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The Moaners
Open for M. Ward A Night of Skewed Traditionalists
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his week’s show featuring indie-folk superstar M. Ward and up-and-comers The Moaners seems at first like a disparate lineup. You’ve got Ward and his distant, sepia-toned melodies that sound like a field recording of some forgotten backwoods bluesman mixed with the Technicolor chimes of a Beatlemaniac. And then you have Chapel Hill duo The Moaners who are just a little off-kilter, their brand of blues tumbling forward in a way that seems reckless next to Ward’s timeless precision. But sometimes contrasts on a shared bill actually gel. The Moaners’ slide-guitar-and-harmonica-driven whine blends in nicely with Ward’s freight-train rhythms. Ward’s latest, Hold Time (Merge), is the perfect marriage of the two divergent genres: refined, tattered, shabby, chic and chock full of heart breaking melodies. Just don’t call it a “throwback” or “retro.” “I get most of my inspiration from listening to older records; it’s a really amusing challenge for me to try to do justice to these old great recordings,” says Ward. Emulating Depression-era balladeers without becoming a retro novelty act shilling ragtime ditties (à la a folksier Brian Setzer) has become a hallmark of sorts for Ward, and he’s using that voice to find followers. “I think that people that are in my age group who are making music are in a unique privileged position… maybe we can begin to appreciate the way that those records sound and come to the realization of the trap that happened in the ‘80s with digital technology. The records that I make are to a certain degree a reflection on that belief,” he says.
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Likewise that raw energy permeates The Moaners’ straightahead rock and roll. “We can be really rocking, so to speak,” says Melissa Swingle, lead vocalist and guitarist. The duo relies on simple rhythms and Swingle’s seasick slide guitar to set off their warped melodies and head-bobbing rock. In fact, Swingle may be one of the few slide guitarists not trying to sound like Duane Allman. “I’m not trying to copy anyone else with my guitar playing, but I like sliding into notes. I read once that people play slide guitar like they sing, and I guess this is how I sing, also,” says Swingle. But the music of The Moaners is more than the blurred notes of a slide. Their tunes recall the icky thump of fellow guitar-and-drums duo The White Stripes and the loose, anything-can-happen tension of your local garage band. Those raw, garage inclinations of The Moaners will match well with Ward’s performance, providing energy and upping the ante. So this Monday, when the fashionably late crowd arrives just in time for Ward’s first chords, they will have already missed out on half of the night’s skewed traditionalists. Jason Bugg
WHO: M. Ward, The Moaners WHERE: 40 Watt Club WHEN: Monday, July 27 HOW MUCH: $15
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imber can be a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll, but on its new album, Scrawled, the local band draws on an even broader palette of American music than that. “I didn’t want any drums on most of the songs, kind of a bluegrass set-up,” says songwriter, singer and bandleader Daniel Aaron. “Although they aren’t really bluegrass songs. I think overall, it’s a pretty playful feel we captured with the recordings.” Scrawled is the latest entry from a group that’s been a constant in town over the past few years, though the band has never really sat for any long time in the limelight. That’s probably more due to Aaron’s easy-going demeanor—familiar to anyone who’s ponied up for a friendly pint at Little Kings, where he bartends—and reasonable ambitions, though touring to support this new release looks to be in the works. “About 90 percent of the songs on the record were written a few years ago. [They were] some of the first things scribbled down on the backs of envelopes when I first picked up a guitar,” he says of Scrawled, recorded in Aaron’s home. “I wrote all the words and chords, and the rest of the crew found their parts and arranged them during practices and often while recording. For example, we’d record a part that we didn’t really do in practice and listen back to it and decide to keep it like a happy little accident. It was pretty loose. Some songs are faster or slower on the record than they maybe should be.” “As cheesy as it sounds,” he adds, “it was actually a lot like a ‘trust/fall’ exercise. We took about a year to learn some songs, record a few, play them to no one around the Southeast, sleep in some cat-hair beds, come home in the red, record a few more songs… [and] start the process over.” Take a look at some of Timber’s song titles to get a feel for where you may be heading: “Farewell Again,” “Yeah, Well I Never Loved You Too,” “Beer Bottles & Cigarette Butts,”
and the aptly monikered “Just Another Sad, Sad Song.” Common tropes, sure, but handled with aplomb by Aaron and his crew. Hit up the 40 Watt to get a copy of the new disc, which, as of yet, has no label. “I hate trying to hawk CD-Rs off on people. I think it’s cheap and looks unprofessional,” says Aaron. “They don’t even play a lot of the time in old CD players. We want to pimp Scrawled to some labels who can put the record out. None of us have the thousand dollars sitting around to have them pressed with nice artwork.” That said, CD-Rs of Scrawled will be available at Timber’s 40 Watt show with cover artwork courtesy of local musician Thayer Sarrano, as will a few new T-shirts. This week’s show also serves as an adios-for-now to accordion player and backing vocalist Sarah Schindler, who’s moving to Maine soon. Expect her voice to be front-and-center on at least a few tracks. And a note to those who caught Timber’s lively, electrified set at AthFest a few weeks back: that was the rock-and-roll side of the band there. This time around, expect a more acoustic rendition of Aaron’s tunes, backed as he is by local pros Daniel Ray (violin), Coy King (upright bass, piano), Kyle Gann (mandolin, banjo) and Eric Johnson (pedal steel). “I’m quite lucky to have played with a ton of skilled musicians over the past four years,” says Aaron, “but this line-up is my favorite. Sarah is going to be moving away, so that leaves a pretty big gap in our hearts and the band.” Chris Hassiotis
WHO: Timber, Nightingale News, Clay Leverett WHERE: 40 Watt Club WHEN: Thursday, July 23 HOW MUCH: $5 (21+), $7 (18+)
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don’t miss Latin, Salsa and Jazz August 10th, 2009 Randall Bramblett w/ Amber Landress Southern Americana
August 24th, 2009 Mama’s Love w/ Grant Mitchell
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September 7th, 2009 Dirk Howell w/ Adam Klein
60’s Style rhythm & blues beach music
OUR MUSIC EDITOR’S WEEKLY PICKS Have you been looking for a primer on the current Athens music scene? Check out the brand-new compilation entitled Ear to the Ground: Athens! The track listing was curated by Flagpole and offers a diverse sample of local talent—from metal to folk and beyond. It features songs by Lazer/Wülf, Liz Durrett, Of Montreal, Dead Confederate, Pegasuses-XL, The Corduroy Road and 10 others! It’s totally free to download and available exclusively online at the Limewire store (www.store. limewire.com). Let that be your soundtrack as you head to these exciting shows! Amo Joy!: It’s time to create a new playlist on your iPod—in between your work-out mix and your soundtrack for the road, you can file Amo Joy! under “Songs to Skip To.” Get these playful, toy-orchestrated numbers in your earbuds and you’ll be bouncing and bounding through cotton candy clouds with glee. Even if the lyrics are surprisingly dark at times, Amo Joy! (pronounced “ae-moe”) writes melodies for fair rides, circuses and petting zoos. The band’s brandnew record, The Sane Design, is due out next week but will be available at the show. Syd Barrett would approve. This show is B.Y.O.K. (bring your own kazoo). (Flicker Theatre, Thursday 23)
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Shred Fest: Gentlemen, prepare your axes. The 283 Bar will host a night of killer riffs and licks with this freestyle, live solo guitar contest. There will be two Marshall stacks onstage, and contestants will have two minutes to wail on their six-string, followed by a critique by the bar’s panel of judges. “The finalists will go head-to-head à la ‘Crossroads,’” says 283 owner Dan Speeder. As if that wasn’t enough shredding for one night, the contest will be followed by a set by Metallica cover band and recent Flagpole Awards presenters Pastor of Muppets. If you’d like to participate in Shred Fest, send an email to Speeder at the283bar@gmail.com, and he’ll pass along all the details. This show is free and starts at 10:30 p.m. (283 Bar, Saturday 25) The Gold Party: If you remember singer Benji Barton’s former band Boulevard and you’re familiar with Dan Geller’s many projects (I Am the World Trade Center, Ruby Isle, Twin Powers), then you can probably guess what
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The Thirsties: This Columbia, SC rock band, which takes its cues from groups like R.E.M. and Guided by Voices, has a brand-new EP coming out next month called Green in Their Prime. The title track is a fun, driving number with ringing guitars and a catchy hook that would have charted highly on alternative radio about 15 years ago, landing somewhere between bands like Cake and They Might Be Giants, although not quite as quirky as either. The song’s music video features the band as toy green soldiers, and you can watch it now at www. flagpole.com. If you aren’t familiar with The Thirsties but dig their influences, there’s added incentive for Brian Smith of The Gold Party you to attend the show their band The Gold Party sounds like. Joined as Guided by Voices cover band Guided by by multi-instrumentalist and committed angloStewart is also on the bill. They’ll be joined phile Brian Smith (ex-U.S.S.R.), The Gold Party by locals The Starter Kits and Minor Birds. debuted at AthFest this year nailing covers (Caledonia Lounge, Friday 24) by Depeche Mode and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and playing original numbers that American Cheeseburger: This is an exciting may as well have been written by either of show for local thrash hardcore group American those two acts. It’s danceable, synth-drive and Cheeseburger! The band recently recruited Jeff Rapier, of mind-blowing local metal band a pure delight for fans of new wave. The Gold Party will be joined by Flash to Bang Time, The Dumps, as its new singer. He’ll be making Tunabunny and more for Randy Bewley’s his debut at the front of the stage tonight! birthday party tribute show. Check out This is also a great chance to hear AtlantaThreats and Promises for more details on the based hardcore act Bukkake Boys, which will evening’s festivities! A portion of the door be releasing a split record with American proceeds will benefit Nuçi’s Space. (40 Watt Cheeseburger in the near future. Also on the Club, Saturday 25) bill are Mammoth Grinder and Hatred Surge, both from Texas. Ear plugs recommended. (Go Michelle Gilzenrat music@flagpole.com Bar, Friday 24)
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Tuesday 21 EVENTS: The Art of: Cinema (Ciné Barcafé) Explore the art of cinema and watch/discuss a specially selected movie. Part of GMOA’s “The Art of” Series. Call to RSVP. 6–8 p.m. $15. 706-542-0830, www.uga. edu/gamuseum KIDSTUFF: Chapter Book Review (Madison County Library) Every Tuesday and Thursday elementary school-aged children meet in the lobby to read aloud and share thoughts about books. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 GAMES: Drunken Bingo (283 Bar) Great prizes and fun all night long. 10 p.m. FREE! 706-208-1283 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Pool Tournament (Alibi) APA Pool League. 8 p.m. FREE! 706549-1010
Wednesday 22 EVENTS: Outrage (Retro Cinema & Books, Washington, GA) Screening of the documentary that examines the hypocrisy of politicians who hold public anti-gay positions while privately engaging in same-sex relationships. 1 p.m. $5. 706-678-6900, www.retrocinema.net* EVENTS: Nine and Networking (The Georgia Club) Nine holes of golf followed by a networking reception at the Cabana. 5 p.m. (registration), 5:30 p.m. (shotgun). $25. 770-725-8101 EVENTS: Wine Tasting (Aromas) Featuring food from Cali ‘N’ Tito’s and six wines from Chile and Argentina. Call for reservations. 7 p.m. $10. 706-208-0059 PERFORMANCE: Classic City Kings (Blur) Blaze’s last show as manager. Join him as he passes the crown. 10 p.m. $3. www.myspace. com/blurathens KIDSTUFF: Puppet Show (Madison County Library) “And the Dish Ran Away with the Spoon,” based on the book by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Spanish Storytime (ACC Library) Led by UGA student volunteers from the Department of Language and Literacy Education. 5 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (ACC Library) For ages 18 months to 5 years. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Young Adult Book Discussion (Madison County Library) Discussion of Sebastian Rook’s Vampire Plagues: London 1850. Drinks and snacks provided. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597
GAMES: Darts (Broad Street Bar & Grill) Blind draw darts. Every Wednesday. 7 p.m. 706-548-5187 GAMES: Rock Band Game Night (Wild Wing Café) Try your luck as a virtual musician! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. www.wildwingcafe.com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef O’ Brady’s) Every Wednesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920 GAMES: Trivia Wars (283 Bar) “If you know your stuff you can win great stuff.” 9 p.m. FREE! 706-2081283
Thursday 23 EVENTS: Tapas Tasting and Silent Auction (Ciné Barcafé) Each of the participating “Taste Your PLACE” restaurants will have tapas made with local ingredients available to sample. Bidding on silent auction items ends at 8 p.m. 6–9 p.m. $10. www.localplace.org EVENTS: Twilight Toasts in the Garden (State Botanical Garden) Featuring a horticultural segment about Plant a Row for the Hungry, a wine tasting by The Healthy Gourmet, light hors d’oeuvres by Trumps Catering and live music by classical guitarist Geoffrey Garland. 6:30–8 p.m. $15. 706-542-1244* THEATRE: Bye Bye Birdie (Morton Theatre) Athens Creative Theatre presents the iconic musical comedy about the Elvis-inspired rock star character Conrad Birdie and the swooning teens of Sweet Apple, OH. July 23–25, 7:30 p.m. July 26, 3 p.m. $15 (adults), $12 (seniors, students and children). 706-613-3771 KIDSTUFF: Brer Rabbit Stories (ACC Library) Stories and a lap puppet show with Kim James. 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Chapter Book Review (Madison County Library) Every Tuesday and Thursday elementary school-aged children meet in the lobby to read aloud and share thoughts about books. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (ACC Library) Beginning readers in grades 1–4 read aloud to an aid dog. Trainer always present. 3:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Tikes, Trikes and Strollers (Greenway) Bring the little ones for a ride/walk on the Greenway. 9 a.m. 706-613-3614 MEETINGS: Clarke County Democratic Committee (Clarke County Courthouse, Grand Jury Room) Monthly meeting of the CCDC. All interested persons are invited to attend. 6 p.m. FREE! 706202-7515 MEETINGS: Freedom to Grow Unschool (Call for location) Holding an informational meeting
for parents interested in an innovative, democratic, homeschool-like “unschool” for preschool to upper elementary students. 4 p.m. 478718-1414, www.freedomtogrowunschool.com MEETINGS: Spanish Conversation Group (1000faces Coffee, 585 Barber Street) Practice Spanish conversational skills every Thursday. 7–8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-534-8860, 1000facesmail@gmail.com GAMES: Pool Tournament (Fat Daddy’s) 7 p.m. 706-353-0241 GAMES: Texas Hold ‘Em (Club Chrome) Every Thursday night. 9 p.m. 706-543-9009 GAMES: Trivia (WOW Café & Wingery) Every Thursday. 706-5435510
Friday 24 EVENTS: Outrage (Retro Cinema & Books, Washington, GA) Screening of the controversial documentary that examines the hypocrisy of politicians who hold public anti-gay positions while privately engaging in same-sex relationships. The film’s star and inspiration, Mike Rogers, will answer questions after the screening. 7:30 p.m. $6.50. 706678-6900, www.retrocinema.net* EVENTS: Sock Hop (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Do the twist, shag and other popular dances of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Wear your poodle skirt, saddle shoes, penny loafers or pedal pushers to win a prize. Every Friday. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655 ART: Reception and Open House (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Reception to celebrate the work made by attendees of OCAF’s summer art camp. OCAF instructors will be on hand to give demos, and their work will also be on display. Refreshments. 2–4 p.m. FREE! 706769-4565, www.ocaf.com PERFORMANCE: Drag Night (Blur) The queens strut their stuff every Friday. Music by DJ Shine[y] before and after the show. 9 p.m. $5. www. myspace.com/blurathens THEATRE: Butterflies Are Free (Athens Community Theatre) Town and Gown Players present a Second Stage production of the Leonard Gershe romantic comedy. Directed by Cameron Logan. July 24–25, 8 p.m. July 26, 2 p.m. $5. www. townandgownplayers.org THEATRE: Bye Bye Birdie (Morton Theatre) Athens Creative Theatre presents the iconic musical comedy about the Elvis-inspired rock star character Conrad Birdie and the swooning teens of Sweet Apple, OH. July 23–25, 7:30 p.m. July 26, 3 p.m. $15 (adults), $12 (seniors, students and children). 706-613-3771 KIDSTUFF: Open Playtime (ACC Library) For children ages 1–3 with their caregivers. 10 a.m. FREE! 706613-3650
A celebration of the life of the late Pylon guitarist Randy Bewley will be held on his birthday, Saturday, July 25, at the 40 Watt Club. LECTURES & LIT.: Novel Journeys (Borders Books & Music) New group for fiction writers of all experience levels and genres. Meets second and fourth Friday of every month. 5 p.m. FREE! clonedturtle1@ hotmail.com MEETINGS: Happy Hoop Hour (Canopy Studio) Hooping fun with friends. Unwind from the week and chat while practicing your hoopdance skills. No formal instruction is provided. 7–8 p.m. $5. www.athenshoopdance.wordpress.com MEETINGS: Mindfulness Practice Group (Mind Body Institute) With special guest Swami Ramananda this month. 5:30–6:30 p.m. FREE! 706-475-7329
Saturday 25 EVENTS: 2009 Athens Local Food Awards (Athens Farmers Market) Concluding event of Taste Your PLACE. 10 a.m. FREE! www. localplace.org EVENTS: Athens Farmers’ Market (Bishop Park) Buy fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads. Live music, cooking demos and educational classes, too. Every Saturday. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. athensfarmersmarket.net EVENTS: Film Screening (Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 100 Newton Bridge Rd.) Part of a series of movies screened in observance of Holocaust Remembrance Month. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-244-5308 EVENTS: Saturday Stroll (Oconee County Courthouse) Peggy Holcomb, Director of Tourism for Oconee County, leads an informal, hour-long walk in downtown Watkinsville. Proceeds benefit the non-profit Extra Special People. 9 a.m. $5. www.oconeedemocrats.org EVENTS: Teen Film Festival (ACC Library) Watch films made by local teens on the big screen. The audience will vote on awards during a light reception. Festival will also feature a special bellydancing performance. 7 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650
THEATRE: Butterflies Are Free (Athens Community Theatre) Presented by the Town and Gown Players. See July 24 Theatre. July 24–25, 8 p.m. July 26, 2 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers.org THEATRE: Bye Bye Birdie (Morton Theatre) Athens Creative Theatre presents the iconic musical comedy about the Elvis-inspired rock star character Conrad Birdie and the swooning teens of Sweet Apple, OH. July 23–25, 7:30 p.m. July 26, 3 p.m. $15 (adults), $12 (seniors, students and children). 706-613-3771 THEATRE: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: “Until Death” (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Ticket includes dinner, champagne and wedding cake. July 25, 7:30 p.m. July 26, 6 p.m. $35. 706-354-6655 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (ACC Library) Special train-themed storytime to accompany the model train display in the lobby today from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (Barnes and Noble) A story and craft every Saturday morning. 11 a.m. FREE! 706-354-1195 MEETINGS: African-American Family History Research Group (ACC Library) Group for people who want to research their AfricanAmerican roots. 1 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650, loutome@aol.com GAMES: Athens After Dark (UGA Memorial Hall) Laugh Out Loud Industries and 7 Miles 2 Empty host a live action role-playing game using World of Darkness and Mind’s Eye Theatre along with house rules. Ages 17 & up. 4–11 p.m. $3. 770544-8950, www.athensafterdark.com GAMES: Cornhole Tournament (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Part of Slopfest festivities! 6:30 p.m. (sign-up), 7 p.m. (game starts). $10/ team. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub
Sunday 26 ART: Opening Reception (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) For “Botanical Fantasy,” an exhibit featuring contemporary brightly colored
floral canvases by award-winning Southeastern artist Veva Dunckel. 1:30–3:30 p.m. FREE! 706-5421244 THEATRE: Butterflies Are Free (Athens Community Theatre) Presented by the Town and Gown Players. See July 24 Theatre. July 24–25, 8 p.m. July 26, 2 p.m. $5. www.townandgownplayers.org THEATRE: Bye Bye Birdie (Morton Theatre) Athens Creative Theatre presents the iconic musical comedy about the Elvis-inspired rock star character Conrad Birdie and the swooning teens of Sweet Apple, OH. July 23–25, 7:30 p.m. July 26, 3 p.m. $15 (adults), $12 (seniors, students and children). 706-613-3771* THEATRE: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: “Until Death” (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Ticket includes dinner, champagne and wedding cake. July 25, 7:30 p.m. July 26, 6 p.m. $35. 706-354-6655 GAMES: Full-Contact Trivia (Allen’s Bar & Grill) Sports-themed rules with diverse categories. 9 p.m. FREE! www.allensbarandgrill.com GAMES: Team Trivia (Wild Wing Café) Every Sunday. FREE! www. wildwingcafe.com
Monday 27 PERFORMANCE: LoftComedy. com Showcase (The Loft Dance Lounge) Featuring the best local and nationally touring comedians. Last Monday of every month. 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $8 (18+). www.loftcomedy. com OUTDOORS: Bike Ride (Main Street Yarns) A leisurely ride to Bishop (8ish miles) and back. Every Monday. 6:15 p.m. FREE! 706-769-5531 KIDSTUFF: Infant Storytime (ACC Library) 10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (ACC Library) Bedtime stories. 7 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Lunch & Learn: “Making Your Food Dollars Count” (ACC Library) Denise Everson from the Clarke k continued on next page
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County Cooperative Extension speaks on how to save money and be more healthy. 12:15 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 MEETINGS: Zen Meditation and Book Discussion (Email for Location) The Key by Cheri Huber. Meets every Monday. 7:15 p.m. FREE! meditateathens@gmail.com GAMES: Live Trivia (Buffalo’s Southwest Café) Every Monday with Trivia Joe. Winning teams have a chance to qualify for a $200 cash prize. 8 p.m. FREE! 706-354-6655 GAMES: Ping Pong (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/flickerbar GAMES: Rock and Roll Trivia (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Get a team together and show off your extensive music knowledge every Monday! 8 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub GAMES: Sports Trivia (WOW Café & Wingery) Every Monday. 706543-5510. GAMES: Texas Hold ‘Em (Fat Daddy’s) Every Monday. 6 & 9 p.m. 706-353-0241. GAMES: Trivia (Beef O’ Brady’s) Get a team together and test your knowledge. Every Monday! 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Tune Trivia (Alibi) Test your knowledge of music trivia. Hosted by Bobby Nettles and APA Pool League. 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010
Tuesday 28 KIDSTUFF: 100 Books/50 Hours Recognition Party (ACC Library) Party to recognize those who have read 100 books or 50 hours as part of the library’s Summer Reading Program. Featuring a magic show by Arthur Atsma and ice cream sandwiches for all. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Chapter Book Review (Madison County Library) Every Tuesday and Thursday elementary school-aged children meet in the lobby to read aloud and share thoughts about books. 4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (ACC Library) For ages 18 months to 5 years. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Brooks Mendell (Borders Books & Music) In Beaverball: A (Winning) Season with the MIT Baseball Team, Mendell—an award-winning speaker and educator, and the co-captain and co-MVP of this team—details the story of a group of unlikely winners. 7 p.m. FREE! 706-583-8647 MEETINGS: Athens Green Drinks (Farm 255) Informal mixer open to all those interested in green building, transportation and sustainability issues in Athens-Clarke County and neighboring counties. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensgreendrinks.org GAMES: Drunken Bingo (283 Bar) Great prizes and fun all night long. 10 p.m. FREE! 706-208-1283 GAMES: Flicker Poker Night (Flicker Theatre & Bar) Last Tuesday of every month! 8:30 p.m. www. myspace.com/flickerbar GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside, Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.locosgrill.com GAMES: Movie Trivia (Ciné Barcafé) With drink specials and prizes every Tuesday. Sign up at 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com GAMES: Pool Tournament (Alibi) APA Pool League. 8 p.m. FREE! 706549-1010
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Wednesday 29 EVENTS: Health Care Reform Town Hall (Ciné) Hosted by Organizing for America-Athens. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com KIDSTUFF: Eatin’ with the Critters (Sandy Creek Nature Center, ENSAT) Bring a sack lunch for an hour of learning about our world and the animals that inhabit it. For ages 3–5 with an adult. Call to register. 12:30 p.m. $0–$13 (scholarships available). 706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Mad Science End-ofSummer Party (Madison County Library) Create super sounds, chemical reactions and a spooky scene. Celebrate your reading accomplishments with a free Sno-Cone, too. 2 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597 KIDSTUFF: Storytime (ACC Library) For ages 18 months to 5 years. 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Oconee Dems Book Group (Five Points Deli & More, Epps Bridge) Communitywide book group hosted by the Oconee County Democrats. This month: E.L. Doctorow’s The March. Newcomers from any county and of any political affiliation are welcome. 6 p.m. FREE! ppriest@charter.net, www.oconeedemocrats.org GAMES: Darts (Broad Street Bar & Grill) Blind draw darts. Every Wednesday. 7 p.m. 706-548-5187 GAMES: Rock Band Game Night (Wild Wing Café) Try your luck as a virtual musician! Every Wednesday. 9 p.m. www.wildwingcafe.com GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef O’ Brady’s) Every Wednesday. 8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-850-1916 GAMES: Trivia (Willy’s Mexicana Grill) Every Wednesday. 8–10 p.m. FREE! 706-548-1920 GAMES: Trivia Wars (283 Bar) “If you know your stuff you can win great stuff.” 9 p.m. FREE! 706-2081283 * Advance Tickets Available
Down the Line EVENTS: Athens Heritage Walks 7/30 (UGA Campus) New series sponsored by the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation continues with a tour of UGA North Campus and the Old Athens Cemetery. Led by Nash Boney. Space is limited; call to reserve spot. 7 p.m. $15. 706-3531801, www.achfonline.org* THEATRE: Dear Edwina (Oconee County Civic Center) The Oconee Youth Playhouse presents the musical comedy about Edwina Spoonapple, a 13-year-old who enlists the help of her friends to dispense advice on kid-troubling issues. July 31–Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1–2, 2 p.m. $16, $14 (students/seniors), $12 (ages 12 & under). 706-769-2677, www. oypoysp.com LECTURES & LIT.: Summer Authors’ Series: “Georgia Boys in Grey” 8/1 (T.R.R Cobb House) Final session of series features presentations by Kurt Gresham, author of To Honor These Men, and John Parrish, author of Wiregrass to Appomattox. Lunch provided. Space is limited; register early. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. $10. 706-369-3513, www. trrcobbhouse.org* KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (ACC Library) 3:30–4:30 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 EVENTS: Classic City Rollergirls Bout 8/8 (Skate-A-Round USA) The Classic City Rollergirls take on the
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Camel City Thrashers from WinstonSalem, NC. 7 p.m. $10 (adults), $5 (ages 6–10), FREE! (ages 5 & under). www.classiccityrollergirls.com* KIDSTUFF: Stream Adventures 8/8 (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Activities planned include hiking along the Middle Oconee River to search for animal tracks, writing poetry about water and wading in streams to collect, identify and release stream critters. Ages 7–10. Call to register. 9:30–11:30 a.m. $5. 706-542-6156 PERFORMANCE: Athens Choral Society (Seney-Stovall Chapel) ACS sings oldies for its presentation of “Back to the Fifties.” Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9, 2:30 p.m. $10. 706369-1947 EVENTS: Farmer for a Day 8/9 (Mills Farm) Athens Locally Grown hosts the fourth of six monthly tours highlighting the benefits of sustainable agricultural practices. Limited space, email to register. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. FREE! farmerforaday@gmail. com, athens.locallygrown.net ART: Opening Reception 8/15 (Lyndon House Arts Center) For “Lord Love You: Works by R.A. Miller from the Mullis Collection,” more than 75 paintings, drawings, sculptures and whirligigs created by the Georgia self-taught artist Reuben Aaron Miller. 6–8 p.m. FREE! 706613-3623 * Advance Tickets Available
Live Music Tuesday 21 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $20. www.40watt.com* A.A. BONDY August Arthur Bondy (ex-Verbena) celebrated the release of his debut solo album American Hearts last spring. By turns sardonic and innocent, Bondy’s heartfelt songs draw equally from Ryan Adams and Elliott Smith. CONOR OBERST & THE MYSTIC VALLEY BAND Former Bright Eyes frontman brings his folk/Americana band to Athens. DEEP SEA DIVER Jessica Dobson performs lush, intricate indie rock and has the added distinction of being asked to play guitar for Beck on his lastest tour. Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com THE BORDER LIONS Rock and roll trio that plays ‘70s-inspired songs, with styles ranging from beachy to bluesy. CORTEZ GARZA Local singer/songwriter Cortez Garza used to front NC emo band Mason Curse, but has relocated to Athens and turned more acoustic. The result is a truly contemporary take on Americana. DUSTY LIGHTSWITCH Described as “one of the most exciting and satisfying live bands in town” by our own Gordon Lamb, this revolving cast of local eccentrics delivers rock and roll with epic possibilites. LAMINATED CAT Local psychedelic pop band fluent in the absurd and eccentric. Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com DAN NETTLES Celebrated local jazz musician known for his work fronting Kenosha Kid. Fat Daddy’s 10 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 KARAOKE Huge karaoke dance party hosted by Lynn every Tuesday.
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Magnolia Electric Co., The Donkeys, Thousand Arrows 40 Watt Club Our first attempt to reach The Donkeys by phone was unsuccessful. De facto spokesman (and bassist) Timothy DeNardo was fishing in a Midwestern body of water that eluded consistent cellular reception. The decision The Donkeys was made to conduct more research and wait for The Donkeys’ return to civilization. Gladly. The sun, the hammock and Living on the Other Side transmitting through headphones tranquilize like Baja breezes. The San Diego-based band comprised of DeNardo, Sam Sprague (drums), Jesse Gulati (guitar) and Anthony Luken (Rhodes) composes gentle, sea-driftwood jams perfect for those who suntan professionally and/or submit to the occasional cannabis coma for meditative or recreational purposes. It’s impossible to imagine The Donkeys being from anywhere other than Southern California. “We all grew up, went to high school there… We all played in bands, kinda around each other but never all at once. All the bands fell apart, but we all still wanted to keep jamming, so we just would hang out, go to the practice space, get drunk and jam all night long—it came out of the wreckage of a couple other projects we had going,” says DeNardo. Attention, slackers: It is possible to be incredibly mellow and busy. During the past few years, the band has toured relentlessly and backed, on the road and in the studio, the exceptionally verbose and melancholy Owen Ashworth project Casiotone for the Painfully Alone. They’ve also found time to become television stars. Sort of. The sounds and images of Geronimo Jackson, the band’s alter ego, have appeared in a half dozen episodes of ABC’s “Lost.” The recent revelation that, despite what show producers have said publicly, Geronimo Jackson is not an obscure ‘70s band but in fact The Donkeys, hasn’t made the topic any more comfortable for DeNardo to discuss. “Maybe I shouldn’t talk about it. There were a lot of lawyers involved. No comment.” [David Eduardo]
Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ flickerbar GREEN GERRY Particularly dreamlike and subtly electronic local artist. KNOW NOTHING PARTY Charleston post-punk band plays constantlyevolving songs with a hint of bands like the Pixies in the mix. Featuring members of Oicho Kabu! MOUSER Colby Carter (vocals, guitar) and his expanding gang of backing musicians play efficient and exuberant garage-pop songs that suggest a willingness to experiment, working through noise jams to find the aggressive pop hiding behind. OICHO KABU Charleston band that proudly names Yoko Ono and klezmer among its varied influences. Oicho Kabu is both stripped down and complex, with a DIY, low-fi spirit and a range of instrumentation. SPHINXIE Experimental, discordant rock from Athens.
prolific songwriter with several fulllengths under his belt. His soulful rasp and sharp lyrics encompass both the heart of folk and the rough and tumble vitality of rock. LOVELY HOUSES Indianapolis band plays lovely folk-country ballads. THE VIKING PROGRESS Imagery related to Vikings or Norse mythos will usually be metal, but as the exception that proves the rule The Viking Progress plays beautiful and touching folk songs.
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Square One Restaurant and Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.squareonefishco. com NORMALTOWN FLYERS Athens roots-rock institution plays a set of comfortable, good-time rock and roll with a Southern leaning. On the Square One patio every Tuesday!
Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com AFTERGLOW RADIO Orlando band plays modern alt-rock. BAIN MATTOX AND SHOT FROM GUNS Multi-instrumental Athens singer/songwriter Bain Mattox and his nimble backing band Shot from Guns offer audiences acoustic-based college rock that’s both emotionally direct and emphatically heart-turning. Mattox’s recent solo album is called Bird in the Hand, and tonight he’s backed by a full band. THE SETTING Pop rock filled with energetic melodies and catchy hooks.
No Where Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 LANEY STRICKLAND Classic Southern rock with bluesy riffs, wailing organ and soulful vocals.
Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. $5. www.tastyworld.net LEADING EDGE The local band formerly known as Mudra has gotten a bit more upbeat since the name change—channeling alternative rock sounds from across the decades. THE PREMONITIONS Local act featuring the luscious vocals of Maureen McGinnis. For fans of Celebration, Beach House and Yeah Yeah Yeahs. REPTAR This up-and-coming local quartet sounds like the result of Animal Collective and Talking Heads teaming up to travel back in time and fight Napoleon. Dance shoes recommended. SAILOR DAWN This local garage rock band draws heavily from ‘90s alternative rock and powerpop.
Rye Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens KEN WILL MORTON Athens’ own Ken Will Morton is an engaging and
Wild Wing Café 10 p.m. FREE! www.wildwingcafe.com KARAOKE Every Tuesday night at the downtown wing chain’s upstairs space.
Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ littlekingshuffleclub PUNK ROCK DANCE PARTY Every Tuesday! Hosted by Randy Smyre. The Melting Point 7 p.m. $3. www.meltingpointathens. com* HOOTS AND HELLMOUTH A raucous, foot stompin’ good time with two guitars, mandolin, upright bass and three-part harmonies.
40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com* THE DONKEYS This California outfit plays catchy psych-rock. MAGNOLIA ELECTRIC CO Somewhere between Americana and blues-rock lies this Chicago outfit. THOUSAND ARROWS Acoustic solo act combines elements of shoegaze and folk.
Farm 255 9 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com CHRISSAKES Local hardcore band with haunting, brooding guitar riffs and explosive, screaming vocals. KNOT FEEDER Progressive fourpiece from Pittsburgh featuring dynamic arrangements, occasional abstract loops and cello and aggressive vocals. These guys have shared the stage with acts like Battles, The Poison Arrows and Tone. RAND LINES TRIO Jazz standards and originals from this trio led by Rand Lines, who also played in nowdefunct pop group Freeze Tag. He’s backed by bassist Jason Cheek and drummer Dennis Baraw. Two sets!
Fat Daddy’s 10 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 OPEN MIC Every Wednesday featuring Avery Dylan. Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar BUBBLY MOMMY GUN Raucous psychedelic explorations led by members of Sleeping Friends, The Lickity-Splits and Ice Cream Socialists. FAST BOYES Members of Quiet Hooves and friends lead what they call an “improvisational group and dance therapy.” The group records live onto a four-track, slows it down, and then jams over the track for a while, building up to “the big surprise.” NARWHALZ This Richmond electronic group has been described as “insano 8-bit shards of icecream,” a description that oddly starts to make perfect sense after giving them a listen. ROMO ROTO Percussion-driven experimental noise duo. Harry Bissett’s Bayou Grill 6 p.m. FREE! 706-552-1193 MILLIGAN Performing a set of cover songs from CSNY to Johnny Cash to Jack Johnson to Maroon 5, this band reworks both classic rockers and more recent hits. Locos Grill & Pub 8 p.m. FREE! 706-549-7700 (Westside location) JOHN KEANE AND NATHAN SHEPPARD Acclaimed producer and rocker John Keane will be joined by local acoustic stalwart Nathan Sheppard for a set of rock and Americana numbers. The Melting Point 9 p.m. $5. meltingpointathens.com ROLLIN’ HOME This band jams originals with a Dead groove and a Southern rock leaning. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE Every Wednesday with Stan. Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. $5. www.tastyworld.net KAOS House music every Wednesday!
Thursday 23 283 Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-208-1283 DJ SHINE(Y) Mixing up dance hits from female artists. 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.40watt. com CLAY LEVERETT One of this town’s finest country frontmen, Leverett has led both The Chasers and Lona. NIGHTINGALE NEWS The musical vehicle of local songwriter Coy King. Expect some indie country with poetic lyricism. TIMBER Frontman Daniel Aaron serves up his brand of hangoverfriendly country rock. His lyricfocused arrangements are often nestled within minimalist instrumentation, incorporating the fiddle, piano, pedal steel and xylophone. Alibi 9 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 KARAOKE DANCE PARTY WITH LYNN Every Thursday. Allen’s Bar & Grill 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.allensbarandgrill. com JON PENLAND This acoustic singersongwriter from Toccoa, GA is
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Blur 10 p.m. FREE! 706-543-8283 DJ D:RC PRESENTS NEON The second installment of NEON dance party at Blur, with Lexus Luthor, Thump & Hustle and, of course, DJ D:RC. Featuring electro, indie, house, nu-disco and more. Broad Street Bar & Grill 10 p.m. FREE! 706-548-5187 KARAOKE Every Thursday. Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com GLEN IRIS This group shares a garage-rock aesthetic with fellow Atlantans The Black Lips. GRAND PRIZE WINNERS FROM LAST YEAR An innovative quartet of producers/songwriters based in Atlanta that has somehow created a sound that sits somewhere between Morris Day and the Time and TV on the Radio. HAYRIDE This long-running Athens trio has maintained a steady output of prog- and metal-influenced rock. Hayride’s punk leanings, however, don’t exclude strong melodies. Club Chrome 9 p.m. 706-543-9009 KARAOKE Every Thursday night at the new dance club off Atlanta Highway across from Sam’s Club. Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com JEWS/CATHOLICS Hailing from North Carolina, this post-punk duo features a winning yet little-used combination of upright bass and electronica. MATT KURZ ONE One-man rock machine Matt Kurz literally plays drums, keyboard, guitar and bass, by himself, all at the same time. Expect a mix of garage rock stomps and bluesy croons. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. FREE! myspace.com/ flickerbar AMO JOY! A fun group featuring light-hearted melodies and lyrics with an assortment of oddball instruments like the kazoo and slide whistle. GEMINI CRICKET Local three-piece plays sleazy garage stomps that swagger through reverb and jangle with an air of ‘60s abandon. SCOTT SPILLANE Former Neutral Milk Hotel horn player and current Gerbils frontman goes solo. Girasoles 6–9 p.m. FREE! 706-310-0410 SONNY GOT BLUE Local jazz group featuring James Goodhand (bass), George Davidson (tenor sax), Andrew Murdison (trumpet) and Karl Friday (drums) plays swing and Latin jazz standards for the dinner crowd every Thursday. Go Bar 9 p.m. FREE! myspace.com/gobar ARTURO IN LETTO Backup guitarist and brother of local artist Allison Weiss, AJ Weiss shows off his solo chops under the name Arturo in Letto, singing mostly sweet, melodic songs written about his time abroad in Italy. HILLSIDE DRIVE Local pop-punk group combines acoustic guitars and female singers for a sound that’s not unlike like an acoustic Kim Dealfronted Pixies.
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THE CALENDAR! ST. PHILISTINE Dallas natives play indie folk with echoes of Bob Dylan and The Mountain Goats. 11 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar “DR. FRED’S KARAOKE” Hosted by karaoke fanatic John “Dr. Fred” Bowers, every Thursday, following the live music. Jot ‘Em Down Country Store & BBQ 4 p.m. FREE! 706-549-2110 KEN WILL MORTON Athens’ own Ken Will Morton is an engaging and prolific songwriter with several fulllengths under his belt. His soulful rasp and sharp lyrics encompass both the heart of folk and the rough and tumble vitality of rock. The Max Canada 10:15 p.m. FREE! 706-254-3392 ASHUTTO MIRRA This alternative rock quartet features members of alterna-soul group The Revival. The Melting Point 9 p.m. $5 (advance), $7 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com BETSY FRNACK AND THE BAREKNUCKLE BAND Soulful, brassy Southern rock and country songs rooted in tradition, but with a modern sensibility. LEFTY HATHAWAY Local singersongwriter Lefty Hathaway plays rock and roll soul with turbulent piano jams reminiscent of the late, great Lowell George and fellow Tulsan JJ Cale. No Where Bar 11 p.m. 706-546-4742 TREEDOM! Funky local four-piece with some psychedelic tendencies. This is the band’s first show! The Office Lounge 6 p.m. 706-546-0840 JOANNE PARKS TIDWELL This singer-songwriter from Jackson, MS covers all the classics plus some new popular music in her own style. Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. $5. www.tastyworld.net NELO Nelo has that Dave Matthews Band, ‘90s jam-rock sound with songs that exhibit enough brevity to land the group more in the breezy, pop-rock genre of Jack Johnson. KERI NOBLE This singer-songwriter does songs with sparse melodies to make way for her beautiful voice. Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com FREE LUNCH Dynamic jazz-oriented jam band with lots of funky slap
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bass, saxophone and fun sing-along melodies. Wild Wing Café 9 p.m. FREE! www.wildwingcafe.com JUSTIN BROGDON Rock vet Justin Brogdon puts a lot of Southern soul into his epic songs—drawing from artists like The Black Crowes and Tom Petty. His all-American sound owes a lot to his all-star backing band.
Friday 24 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.40watt. com ADAM PAYNE BAND Payne’s impressively versatile tenor is somewhat reminiscent of Neil Young’s nasal delivery. Payne writes songs with a lot of heart—the kind of tunes that can either make you tear up or laugh out loud. BRAD DOWNS & THE POOR BASTARD SOULS Local singer/ songwriter Brad Downs performs thoughtful, story-driven songs with his band. THEOMATARAS Local ambient/ experimental rockers who cite Pink Floyd and Tool as major influences. Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 CARLA LEFEVER AND THE RAYS LeFever and her band play dance tunes, sweet pop, classic rock and originals. Allen’s Bar & Grill 9 p.m. FREE! www.allensbarandgrill. com CLAIBORNE SHEPARD No info available. Broad Street Bar & Grill 10 p.m. FREE! 706-548-5187 REDSTONE RAMBLERS Country and old time bluegrass originals and covers. This local three-piece features members of Samurai Trout. Performing every Friday! Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com GUIDED BY STEWART Guided by Voices cover band. MINOR BIRDS This Clemson, SC country rock group gets its name from a Robert Frost poem, and in turn plays music with a certain poerty about the hardships of Southern life. THE STARTER KITS Multiinstrumentalist Mikey Dwyer fronts
this band sounding a bit like a Southern Elvis Costello with a slight punk snarl. He’s joined by bassist Jamie Coulter (The Help) and drummer-vocalist Dan Orchik (Dictatortots and The Help). THE THIRSTIES Driving, alternative rock inspired by acts like Guided by Voices and The Replacements. Club Chrome 10 p.m. 706-543-9009 LANEY STRICKLAND AND THE BLOODTHIRSTY COWBOYS Classic Southern rock with bluesy riffs, wailing organ and soulful vocals. Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com CREEPY These five local ladies weave haunting harmonies and vitriolic cries over lush psychedelic sounds. THE VALLEY ARENA Long Beach indie rockers The Valley Arena play their own brand of what they call “Italian pop.” Fat Daddy’s 9 p.m. myspace.com/athensfatdaddys HONKYTONK DAREDEVILS Southern rock delivered with outlaw country style. The Globe 10 p.m. $3. 706-353-4721 ANIMALS THAT WILL KILL YER ASS Rock and roll dance fighting. E ROCK Acoustic sonic explosion. Go Bar 9 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/gobar AMERICAN CHEESEBURGER Athens four-piece that boasts former members of No!, Divorce and Carrie Nations, delivering rapid-fire, loud and aggressive old-school thrash rock. First show with brand-new singer, Jeff Rapier of The Dumps! BUKKAKE BOYS Hardcore punk from Atlanta. Look for a split record with American Cheeseburger soon! HATRED SURGE Hardcore punk from Texas. MAMMOTH GRINDER Texas metalhardcore group. Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub BITCH SWITCH Your all-star lady deejay team, three strong tonight, spins thick dance grooves and adds their own campy performance. The Melting Point 9:30 p.m. $10. www.meltingpointathens.com CONNOR CHRISTIAN Gritty, soulful roots-rock influenced by artists as diverse as Ryan Adams, G. Love and The Band.
HEIDI HENSLEY Local painter and frontwoman fuses an uncommon blend of modern rock with alt-country and a nostalgic hint of the ‘80s. MICHELLE MALONE Moanin’ Michelle Malone’s powerful pipes are peppered with just enough grit to match her fierce attitude. A wailing blues harmonica and rollicking bottleneck slide round out her soulful, hard rocking sound. The Office Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! 706-456-0840 SKYKING & THE REDBALL JETS Acoustic trio that plays stunning originals and classic covers. Rye Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens GUNSLINGER Progressive Nashville guitar/drums duo. JUNGOL Experimental electronic rock from Atlanta that ranges from ethereal to aggressive with operatic pop vocals. Also playing Slopfest tomorrow night. Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. FREE! www.tastyworld.net EDDIE & THE PUBLIC SPEAKERS Local blues-funk trio led by frontman Eddie Speaker. FLOW TRIBE The roaring guitar of a rock band, the horn section of a soul/funk band, and the long meandering solos of a jam band give Flow Tribe a unique sound. Wild Wing Café 9 p.m. FREE! www.wildwingcafe.com MR. FERNANDO This Atlanta-based alt-grunge band’s sound calls to mind Alice in Chains and Stone Temple Pilots. WUGA 91.7 FM 4 p.m. FREE! www.wuga.org “IT’S FRIDAY!” The Knockouts, Connor Christian and Southern Gothic will perform on the local radio station’s weekly program. University Cable Channel 15 will also broadcast the show.
Saturday 25 283 Bar 10:30 p.m. FREE! 706-208-1283 PASTOR OF MUPPETS Local Metallica cover band. SHRED FEST Freestyle, head-tohead, live solo guitar contest! See Don’t Miss on p. 18. 40 Watt Club 9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.40watt. com RANDY’S BIRTHDAY—A TRIBUTE, GATHERING, & CELEBRATION IN MEMORY OF RANDY BEWLY Flash to Bang Time, The Gold Party, Tunabunny, Everybody Everybody, DJ Michael Lachowski, and DJ Spencer Rich play a memorial show in honor of the famed Pylon guitarist. See Threats and Promises on p. 13 for more info. Alibi 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1010 DJ J.R. SUPERSTAR This week JR spins hits from the ‘80s for an ‘80s dance and costume party. Best costume wins $50!
Timber bassist Coy King showcases his new band Nightingale News at the 40 Watt on Thursday, July 23.
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Athens Farmers Market 10 a.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net* MAD WHISKEY GRIN Duo featuring masterful guitarist Frank Williams, who slides and finger-picks his way through bluesy and decidedly American sounds, plus the smokey vocals of Nancy Byron.
Blur 9 p.m. www.myspace.com/blurathens DJ ISAAC M Longtime Boneshakers/ Kultur Lounge deejay Isaac McCalla mixes club beats for the weekly Pop Life dance party. Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $6 (21+), $8 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com ALL THE SAINTS Jagged and distant, All the Saints’ atmospheric guitar, vocals and percussion craft a great wall of psychedelic noise that’s equal parts Sabbath and Floyd. THE BALKANS This Atlanta duo plays raw, modern punk with surf rock undertones. GIFT HORSE Athens’ Gift Horse is as dark and brooding as it is sensual. The ominous yet sparse tones creep and ache with tingling reverb. Club Chrome 10 p.m. 706-543-9009 TANGENTS This country-fried rock group from Watkinsville carries Lynyrd Skynyrd licks and John Mellencamp melodies. Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com QUIET HOOVES Increasingly poporiented experimental psych-folk from here in town featuring toy instruments and creative arrangements. SEA OF DOGS Emily Armond (exTitans of Filth/Dark Meat) has turned her solo project into a full band, joined by Kate Mitchell, Kelsey Brooks, Page Campbell, Maryn Vance and Meghan Morris. The talented ladies perform disarmingly honest, eclectic folk songs. Fat Daddy’s 9 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/athensfatdaddys AGAINST ALL ODDS Aggressive alternative rock band based in Danielsville, GA. LOST HERITAGE Local prog metal band plays blazing riffs and power ballads. Flicker Theatre & Bar 8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/ flickerbar VIGILANTES OF LOVE Newly reformed Athens staple with bluesy, folk roots infused with gospel and Southern rock. Gnat’s Landing 7 p.m. FREE! 706-850-5858 TONGUE & GROOVE The acoustic quartet of Henry Williams, Don Henderson, Jason Peckham and Amy Moon plays lively covers and originals. Go Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar “LATE NITE DISCO” The house deejay and occasional special guests spin a cool mix of disco, new wave and modern dance tunes for a sweaty and energetic closing-time crowd. Dance party begins after the live music every Saturday. Little Kings Shuffle Club “Slopfest.” 5 p.m. $2. www.myspace. com/littlekingsshuffleclub ‘92 DREAMTEAM These friends of fuzz-rockers Daffodil will be the backing band tonight for Daffodil’s last show in Athens before moving to Chicago. BODAPOP Acoustic country duo with lovely female vocals. CHRISTOPHERS LIVER Guitaristvocalist Christopher Ingham (exHeroic Livers, Colostomy Bag) and drummer-vocalist Laura Swindall play enthusiastic, big-hearted acoustic pop music with a lo-fi aesthetic.
CIRCLE IN FLIGHT Local metal act inspired by Mastodon. DAFFODIL Trio Daffodil—Derek Wiggs, Zack Kennedy and Max Talkovich—plays fuzzed-out, early’90s sounding heavy rock and roll. DEAD DOG Local band delivers frenetic, spunky lo-fi punk delivered with a pop smile. DIE BENNY Metal-leaning post-punk from Atlanta. JUNGOL Experimental electronic rock from Atlanta that ranges from ethereal to aggressive with operatic pop vocals. LAMINATED CAT Local psychedelic pop band fluent in the absurd and eccentric. LAZER/WÜLF This local avant-metal instrumental trio mixes in prog, thrash as well as more eclectic influences for a high-energy and highly entertaining live show. PRIDE PARADE Acclaimed local hard rock band. New album coming soon! TENDABERRY After a welcome debut during PopFest in 2008, Tendaberry returns to Athens for “Slopfest” bringing its funky, soulful postpunk. Think Rick James sitting in with Gang of Four. The Melting Point 9 p.m. $5 (advance), $7 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com HEAVY FEATHER Formerly Jackpot City, this local band plays hookheavy rock influenced by the pop harmonies of Big Star and The Beatles plus the dirtier blues of the Stones. THE SHANGHAI GESTURE Atlanta band combines the guitar riffs of a ‘70s rock band with the vocals of a ‘90s pop band. The Office Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! 706-456-0840 GRAINS OF SAND This cover band performs classic Motown, soul, R&B and hits form the ‘60s and ‘70s. Rye Bar 10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens LSDJ Get your psychedelic dancing on. Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. FREE! www.tastyworld.net ANDREW BLEKE Young solo artist plays piano-driven jazz and woeful blues. He lists Ben Folds as a major influence. CAUSE DEFECT Hard, alternative local rock band along the lines of Chevelle, Tool or Seether. Terrapin Beer Co. 5:30 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com THE JONESPLAN Alternative poprock out of Marietta, GA. Wild Wing Café 9 p.m. FREE! www.wildwingcafe.com ZACH AND GARY No info available.
Sunday 26 Ben’s Bikes 9 p.m. FREE! (donations accepted). www.bensbikesathens.com EVERYBODY EVERYBODY Reunited for one night only! With drummer Laura Swindall back in town for a visit, the acclaimed local experimental, hypnotic psych-dance band is performing a special set. The band will be backed by video projections and lighting by Michael Lachowski and Ray Burg. Square One Restaurant and Bar 1-4 p.m. FREE! www.squareonefishco. com SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH Rotating local jazz artists play on the patio.
“Slopfest” Little Kings Shuffle Club For those of us who are Athens residents all year round, we’ve enjoyed seeing our summers neatly bookended in the past few years. Summer officially starts with the cross-town free-for-all of AthFest, and the season is wrapped up only after the much-beloved, genredefying Athens Popfest. The announcement from the Popfest people a few months back that the multi-day affair would be pre-empted due to The Economy left not a few of us a little shellshocked. Derek Wiggs of local punkers Daffodil decided to, as he sincerely put it, “humbly attempt to fill the void.” “Popfest started around the time I moved to town, Daffodil and it was always something I looked forward to every year,” says Wiggs. “When I found out it was cancelled, I was bummed out… [I] had been talking to Little Kings about a summer BBQ show, so the idea just grew from there.” Little Kings had been a mainstay of Popfest’s lighthearted and low-key afternoon shows, and Wiggs, working alongside that bar’s staff, has coordinated an all-day event affectionately named Slopfest. The indoor area and cornhole-friendly outdoor area will serve as dual stages, providing the ever-elusive goal of less talk, more rock. While the line-up has shifted like so much luggage in the overhead compartment, movers and shakers such as Pride Parade, Lazer/Wülf and Christopher’s Liver will be playing alongside up-andcomers like Laminated Cat, Tendaberry and the sorely underrated Dead Dog. Right now you’re probably saying, “Hold on, friend. I blew all of my cash trying to get a good iPhone shot of Avey Tare’s goofy dad hat at the Pitchfork festival. I can’t afford this.” Mr. Wiggs, how much is this going to cost us, the consumers? “I wanted to do it for free or really cheap because I know a $5 door charge keeps me outta some shows I wanna see. Two dollars is the price for everything… food if you want it, ‘til it’s gone.” I think it was Ludwig Wittgenstein who said it best: Dang, dude. [Jeff Tobias]
Monday 27 40 Watt Club 10 p.m. $15. www.40watt.com* THE MOANERS Hailing from Chapel Hill, NC this experimental rock band works plenty of blues into its unique rock sound. See story on p. 16. M.WARD The Him side of She & Him breaks away on his own singersongwriter career. M. Ward is winding up a tour in support of his latest album, Hold Time, which came out in mid-February. See story on p. 16. Ashford Manor 6 p.m. $15 (adults), $6 (ages 6–12), FREE! (children under 6). www. ambedandbreakfast.com* GROGUS The local and long-running Grogus ensemble plays jazz and salsa accentuated with reggae, hiphop and Afro-Cuban styles. MICHAEL MANN Radiolucent’s songwriter and guitarist performs his brand of bluesy Southern rock. Ciné Barcafé 6–8:30 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine. com OPEN JAZZ JAM Calling all jazz musicians. Now you can join local jazz group Sonny Got Blue every Monday for an open mic jam. Fat Daddy’s 9 p.m. myspace.com/athensfatdaddys HELEN DODGE Local Americana act featuring Neal Canup, Mark Cunningham, Roger Alan Wade and Corey Holland performing both original music and obscure covers.
Half Moon Pub 11 p.m. FREE! 706-208-9712 THE PRIDE Local musician Lon Martin creates experimental melodies using synth, samples and noise. No Where Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 THE HYPSYS Prog-rock jam band from Tuscaloosa. JAZZCHRONIC Local five-piece band that explores freaky, funky, psychedelic fusion jazz while incorporating rock, R&B, heavy beats and more into the stew. Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. $5. www.tastyworld.net ABRAM AND SARAH Sisters Kayd and Karoline Parker play deeply layered acoustic sounds with ethereal melodic harmonies that float on the surface. KYSHONA ARMSTRONG Local songstress Kyshona sings soulful ballads over acoustic guitar. She has been compared to Tracy Chapman, Diana Krall, Dionne Farris and the like. DEAR SAVANNAH Alternative pop band from Atlanta with an emotional delivery reminiscent of The Fray or Goo Goo Dolls. MAD WHISKEY GRIN Duo featuring masterful guitarist Frank Williams, who slides and finger-picks his way through bluesy and decidedly American sounds, plus the smokey vocals of Nancy Byron. MARSHALL RUFFIN Roots and blues singer/songwriter from Columbus, GA.
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Tuesday 28 40 Watt Club 8 p.m. $6 (all ages show!). www.40watt.com JOACHIM’S DREAM Local high school-aged quintet Joachim’s Dream won the Monsignor Donovan Ram Jam this year with its soulful Americana-tinged indie pop. LADY BLANCHE Acoustic country singer-songwriter with sexually charged lyrics. TRACHTENBURG FAMILY SLIDESHOW PLAYERS This act—unlike any you’ve seen before—takes vintage slide collections it has found and turns the lives of strangers into pop-rock musical exposés. Dad sings and plays keys, Mom works the projector and adorable daughter Rachel plays drums. Caledonia Lounge 9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www. caledonialounge.com CLOAK AND DAGGER DATING SERVICE Local six-piece ensemble plays loud straightahead rock with dueling male/female vocals. DRAINBOW Bizarre, colorful, genrespanning local band that plays song that range from being metal to the core to having more tropical, innocently swaying vocals. KILL THE SCHOOL Metal four-piece based here in Athens. Farm 255 11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com CARL LINDBERG Jazz bassist Carl Lindberg (Grogus, Squat, Kenosha
Kid, etc.) performs standards, originals and some surprising tunes from divergent styles. Fat Daddy’s 10 p.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 KARAOKE Huge karaoke dance party hosted by Lynn every Tuesday. Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/ littlekingshuffleclub PUNK ROCK DANCE PARTY Every Tuesday! Hosted by Randy Smyre. The Melting Point 7 p.m. $3. www.meltingpointathens. com* THE MUDFLAPJACKS This local band performs old-time country and bluegrass jams. No Where Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-4742 MATT MCKINNEY No info available. Square One Restaurant and Bar 7 p.m. FREE! www.squareonefishco. com NORMALTOWN FLYERS Athens roots-rock institution plays a set of comfortable, good-time rock and roll with a Southern leaning. Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. $5. www.tastyworld.net BUNNY CARLOS Longtime Athenians Doug Pynn (guitar, vocals), Bill Bokas (drums, vocals) and Mike Flynn (bass), formerly of Barking Charlie, play “rock and roll the way it was meant to be played.” CANDY MALDONADO New local act that says it’s “no longer Chris Hassiotis’s favorite unintelligable band featuring four dudes with names that start with S,” as Tim Vance has replaced James Pendley. “We still suck though, lol.” GLEEMONEX Brand-new local act featuring members of Commander Chameleon and Olympus Mans. GREEN GERRY Particularly dreamlike and subtly electronic local artist. Wild Wing Café 10 p.m. FREE! www.wildwingcafe.com KARAOKE Every Tuesday night at the downtown wing chain’s upstairs space.
Wednesday 29 ATHICA 7 p.m. Suggested donation of $6-$9. www.athica.org GUITARS AND THEIR GIRLS: AN EVENING OF ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC MUSIC Featuring performances from Heidi Hensley, Charleston artists Megan Jean and the Klay Family Band, and New York artist Chelsea Lynn La Bate, joined by Tommy Hunt. Special set of childrens songs in the first half hour. Caledonia Lounge 10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com CASPER AND THE COOKIES Reminiscent of bands like Talking Heads and The Beatles, local poprock superpower Casper & the Cookies plays a diverse set of songs built around one concept: fun. Fat Daddy’s 10 p.m.–1 a.m. FREE! 706-353-0241 OPEN MIC Every Wednesday featuring Avery Dylan. Harry Bissett’s Bayou Grill 6 p.m. FREE! 706-552-1193 KIP JONES TRIO Many of Jones’ tunes split between the reflective
acoustic territory of Harvest-era Neil Young and the country-infused rock of ‘80s-era Steve Earle. The Melting Point 9 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens. com SCARLET STITCH Formerly known as Soul Shaker, this band combines multiple offshoots of hard rock together with a Southern sensibility. THE DANIEL LEE BAND Countrytinged Southern rock based just outside of Athens in Bethlehem, GA. The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE Every Wednesday with Stan. Tasty World Uptown 10 p.m. $5. www.tastyworld.net KAOS House music every Wednesday! * Advance Tickets Available
Down the Line 7/30 Jon Penland (Allen’s Bar & Grill) 7/30 David Barbe / Lona (Farm 255) 7/30 Brothers Marler (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 7/30 Sonny Got Blue (Girasoles) 7/30 Dangermuffin (Rye Bar) 7/30 Mercury Veil (Terrapin Beer Co.) 7/30 The Sauce Boss (The Melting Point)* 7/30 Napoleon Solo (Wild Wing Café) 7/31 Chrissakes / Descender / Ham1 / The Jack Burton (40 Watt Club) 7/31 Grains of Sand (Alibi) 7/31 Redstone Ramblers (Broad Street Bar & Grill) 7/31 Jon Roniger (Terrapin Beer Co.) 7/31 Holman Autry Band (The Melting Point)* 7/31 Zach Fowler & the Essentials (Wild Wing Café) 7/31 “It’s Friday!” (WUGA 91.7 FM) 8/1 Harvey Milk / Torche (40 Watt Club)* 8/1 Artie Ball Swing Band / Claire Campbell (Athens Farmers Market) 8/1 Bubbly Mommy Gun / What Cheer? Brigade (Farm 255) 8/1 Harp Unstrung (Go Bar) 8/1 The Healers (Harry Bissett’s Bayou Grill) 8/3 The Pride (Half Moon Pub) 8/4 Honkytonk Daredevils (Lucky Dawg Billiards) 8/4 Ashutto Mirra (No Where Bar) 8/4 Late Night Killers / Teenage Eyes (Rye Bar) 8/4 The Incorrigible String Band (The Melting Point)* 8/5 Grains of Sand (Harry Bissett’s Bayou Grill) 8/6 Ashutto Mirra (Rye Bar) 8/6 Full Moon Roast (Square One Restaurant and Bar) 8/7 DJ Kurt Wood / Reigning Sound / The Thomas Function (40 Watt Club)* 8/7 Bear / Big John Bourbon / Molly / Stone Thrower (Caledonia Lounge) 8/7 The Big Don Band (Wild Wing Café) 8/8 Athens Folk Society Band / Repent and Leisure (Athens Farmers Market) 8/8 High Strung (Terrapin Beer Co.) 8/10 Randall Bramblett / Amber Landress (Ashford Manor)* 8/11 Ashutto Mirra (Caledonia Lounge) 8/12 How I Became the Bomb (Caledonia Lounge) 8/14 Amy Ray / Von Iva (40 Watt Club)* 8/14 Sons of Sailors (Higdon House Inn and Gardens) 8/14 Monahan (Terrapin Beer Co.)
8/15 Caroline Aiken / Mary Sigalis and Friends (Athens Farmers Market) 8/15 Dr. Ian Johnson (Borders Books & Music) 8/15 Chrissakes / GG King / Vincas (Farm 255) 8/15 The Brunettes / Throw Me the Statue (Go Bar) 8/15 Moon Taxi (Rye Bar) 8/15 Celeb Stine (Terrapin Beer Co.) 8/15 Strawberry Flats (The Melting Point)* 8/18 High Strung (The Melting Point)* 8/20 Dave Howard (Terrapin Beer Co.) 8/20 Sensational Sounds of Motown (The Melting Point)* 8/21 The Suex Effect (Terrapin Beer Co.) 8/21 Abbey Road LIVE! (The Melting Point)* 8/22 Heathens / Mike Eudy and Sean Arington (Athens Farmers Market) 8/22 Rachel O’Neal (Terrapin Beer Co.) 8/24 Mama’s Love / Grant Mitchell (Ashford Manor)* 8/25 Grogus (State Botanical Garden of Georgia)* 8/25 String Theory (The Melting Point)* 8/26 The Eric Culberson Blues Band (The Melting Point)* 8/27 The Hypsys / JazzChronic (No Where Bar) 8/27 Hills Rolling (Terrapin Beer Co.) 8/27 Sam Bush Band (The Melting Point) 8/28 Green River Ordinance / Griffin House / Needtobreathe (40 Watt Club)* 8/28 WILX (Terrapin Beer Co.) 8/29 High Strung String Band / Dave Howard (Athens Farmers Market) 8/29 Vinyl Strangers (Terrapin Beer Co.) 8/29 Francine Reed (The Melting Point) 9/3 Holiday Shores (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 9/3 Curley Maple (Terrapin Beer Co.) 9/7 Dirk Howell / Adam Klein (Ashford Manor)* 9/8 The Driftwood Band (The Melting Point)* 9/10 Tea Leaf Green (40 Watt Club)* 9/12 Will Hoge (40 Watt Club)* 9/15 Smokey’s Farmland Band (The Melting Point)* 9/17 Bloodkin / Leon Russell (The Melting Point)* 9/18 The Border Lions (Terrapin Beer Co.) 9/18 John “JoJo”Hermann (The Melting Point)* 9/21 Lera Lynn / Packway Handle Band (Ashford Manor)* 9/24 Ian Thomas (Terrapin Beer Co.) 9/25 The Jesters (The Melting Point)* 9/29 The North Georgia Bluegrass Band (The Melting Point)* 10/2 A Darker Shade / Matthew Pop (Rye Bar) 10/2 Rack of Spam (The Melting Point) 10/6 Lonesome Traveler (The Melting Point)* 10/13 Steel String Session (The Melting Point)* 10/20 Tasty Tuesday (Tasty World Uptown) 10/20 Curley Maple (The Melting Point)* 10/27 Buck & Nelson (The Melting Point)* 11/3 The Drovers Old Time Medicine Show (The Melting Point) 11/14 Rachel O’Neal (Terrapin Beer Co.) 12/22 Tasty Tuesday (Tasty World Uptown) * Advance Tickets Available
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ART Call for Artists (Hampton Fine Art Gallery, Greensboro) Local artists are invited to submit one work of art for the “Third Annual Local Art Exhibition.” This year’s theme: the roaring 20s, 30s and 40s. $25 entry fee. Entries must be hand delivered Aug. 21–24, 12–4:30 p.m. www. artistcameronhampton.com Call for Entries (ATHICA) Seeking strong, focused proposals from curators, teams or potential featured artists who have missionappropriate installations or cohesive bodies of work for slots in late 2010 and 2011. Deadline Sept. 19. www. athica.org/callforentries.php Summer Photo Contest ACC Leisure Services seeks digital photos of summertime for upcoming exhibit. Entries accepted through July 30. 706-613-3580
AUDITIONS Appointment with Death (Elberton Arts Center) Encore Productions is holding auditions for upcoming production of the Agatha Christie murder mystery. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Aug. 10–11 & 13, 5:30–7:30 p.m. 706-283-1049, tking@cityofelberton.net Dr. Horrible’s Sing-a-Long Blog & Vampire Lesbians of Sodom (UGA Fine Arts Building) Town and Gown Players is casting at least 8 male and 4 female parts (there will be some doubling between the one-acts) for upcoming shows produced in collaboration with the Boybutante AIDS Foundation. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script and
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CLASSES Acting for Film Workshop (106 West Performing Arts Venue, Winder) Next six-week session of this ongoing workshop led by Dick Mays starts July 14, but you can come anytime. Consistent class attendees will have the opportunity to work on a short film. Open to ages 16 & up. No acting experience necessary. Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m. $95 (adults), $65 (students). 770-8681977, beckytollerson@106west.com Aquatic Aerobics (Memorial Park) Low-impact exercise sessions with Kim Saxton on Saturdays (10 a.m.), and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (6 p.m.). No preregistration necessary. $5/session. 706-613-3580 Art Biz Turn your art into your business at this one-day limited enrollment workshop. July 25 at The Point of Art in Union Point and Aug. 1 at the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation in Watkinsville. 706-486-6808, www.artbiz.biz Art Classes (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Now registering for fall classes. Offerings include drawing, watercolor, oil painting, folk art, clay arts, book making and bag pipes. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com Baby 101 (Evergreen Pediatrics, Watkinsville) Dr. Carrie Kelly covers the basics of taking care of a newborn baby. July 27, 5:15 p.m. FREE! 706-769-9410, www.evergreenpediatrics.net Baby Signs (Full Bloom Center) Workshop that teaches parents how to use the Baby Signs program at
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home. Aug. 1, 3–4:30 p.m. $55/ person, $75/couple. 850-653-5016, www.babysignsprogram.com/withtraceysummers Belly Dance for Fitness (Floorspace) Women of all sizes and experience welcome. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. $12. bellydancebody@ gmail.com Bradley Method Natural Childbirth Classes (Various Locations) Call or email Bobbi Jean Singleton for details. 706-474-4126, bj@innerbodyworks.net Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly “Try Clay” class every Friday from 7–9 p.m. and “Family Try Clay” every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. ($20/ person). 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net Computer Class (ACC Library) “Advanced Internet and Safety Skills.” In the Educational Technology Center. Register. July 30, 10–11:30 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 Concrete Leaf-Casting (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn how to use large leaves to cast concrete forms that can be used for bird baths or creative garden accents. Pre-registration required. Aug. 13, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $27. 706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden Conditioning Boot Camp (Canopy Studio) Boot camp using trapeze, weight balls and the body to strengthen and build muscle tone. Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $15/class. 706-549-8501 Craft Classes (Main Street Yarns, Watkinsville) Offering instruction in knitting, crocheting, wheel spinning and more. Full schedule online. 706-769-5531, www.mainstreetyarns.com Creating More Prosperity and Abundance in Your Life (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Laurie Hart
Karekin Goekjian’s photograph “Tales of a Cat” will be on exhibit at the Lyndon House Arts Center through Aug. 15. leads the class in techniques such as EFT, dowsing and meditation. First and third Tuesday of every month. Aug. 4, 7–9 p.m. $10. 706546-1107, hartlem@earthlink.net CreditSmart Clinic (Athens First Bank and Trust) Register in-person July 27 from 5:30–7 p.m. at Athens Land Trust (2109 W. Broad St.) to receive a free Experian credit report and score. July 30, 5:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-0122 Deep Relaxation Workshop (Five Points Yoga) One hour of verbally guided relaxation with Carla Jennings, RYT. Call or go online to pre-register. July 25, 3:30–5 p.m. $15. 706-355-3114, www.athensfivepointsyoga.com Gentle Yoga (St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church) Bring your own mat or towel and wear loose clothing. Julie Horne, instructor. Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $9/class. 706-354-1996 Hoopdance Workshops (Canopy) Locally made hoops available to borrow and buy. Space is limited. Registration required. July 25, 12:30–2 p.m. $25. 706-5498504, info@canopystudio.com Intro to Publisher (Oconee County Library) Learn how to create items like note cards and invitations in this two-part class. Preregistration required. July 23–24, 4–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 Maternity Aqua Shape-Up (Memorial Park) Aquatic aerobics class for expectant mothers. Saturdays, 11 a.m. $5/class. 706613-3580 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (Mind Body Institute) Four-week course starts Aug. 11. Tuesdays, 6–8 p.m. $75. 706-4757329, www.armc.org/mbi Open Art Studio (Art School, Watkinsville) Led by Tracy Jefferies. Participants work at their own pace, and instruction is provided as requested. Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m. $175 for 8 classes (includes supplies). artschoolstreet@gmail.com, www.artschoolwatkinsville.com Photography Classes (Georgia Center) Now registering for new fall photography classes (schedule and descriptions online). During FREE! open house the public is invited to meet the instructors. Register for open house online. July 30, 6:30–8:30 p.m. www.georgiacenter. uga.edu Solar Water Heating Installer Certification (Athens Technical College) Full day of instruction on how to install the Power Partners Solar Water Heating System. Includes a hands-on mock system installation. Lunch provided.
Register by July 20. July 23. $450. 706-369-7938, www.completeresources.net Tae Kwon Do & Jodo Classes (Live Oak Martial Arts) For kids and adults, beginner–advanced. Chase St. Warehouses, next to Canopy and ATHICA. Mondays–Thursdays, 3:30-8:30 p.m. 706-548-0077, www. liveoakmartialarts.com Take One: A Fundamental Look at Screenwriting (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) An intro to screenwriting taught by veteran writer Terry Kay, a regional Emmy winner for his teleplay Run Down the Rabbit. Sept. 26 & 27. $150. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com Tech Tips: Delicious (ACC Library) Learn how to use Delicious to share your Internet bookmarks. July 22, 12:15 p.m. FREE! 706613-3650 Yoga Classes (Athens Wellness Cooperative) New offerings include Rise and Shine Yoga, Yoga for Back Pain, etc. $14/drop-in, $60/6 classes, $108/12 classes. www. wellnesscooperative.com Yoga Classes (Mind Body Institute) Safe, effective classes for every body. Beginner and specialty classes with morning, afternoon and evening meeting times. 706-4757329, www.armc.org/mbi Yoga Classes (Sangha Yoga Studio) Gentle Yoga (Tuesdays, 12–1 p.m.) and Prenatal Yoga (Thursdays, 10:30–11:45 a.m.) led by Bobbi Jean Singleton. $14/ drop-in, $60/6-class punch card. bjm_js@bellsouth.net Yoga on the Eastside (Full Bloom Center) New classes Wednesdays (6 p.m.) and Sundays (9 a.m.). All levels welcome. www. fullbloomparent.com Yoga Teacher Training (Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution Studio) 200hour training provided by the Vastu School of Yoga in early September that prepares students to be confident and competent instructors. $100 tuition discount for students who register before the end of June. $1000. 561-723-6172, vastuyoga@ hotmail.com YWCO Classes (YWCO) Offerings include Belly Dancing, Triathlon Training, Pilates and Yoga. Full schedule online. 706-354-7880, www.ywco.org
HELP OUT! American Red Cross (Red Cross Donor Center, 3525 Atlanta Hwy.) This month all donors will receive coupons from local restaurants and be entered for a chance to win a
$1,000 gas card. 706-546-0681, www.redcrossblood.org Athens Farmers’ Market Volunteers (Bishop Park) Looking for people willing to help out anytime between 6:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on any Saturday through Nov. 14. Volunteers usually get fresh vegetable donations from the farmers. marketmanager@athensfarmersmarket.net Become a Mentor (Boys and Girls Clubs of Athens) Volunteer one hour per week to make a difference in the life of a child. Training provided. 706-546-4910, mentor@ athensbgca.com, www.fflife.net Bike Recycling Program (Chase Street Warehouses) Join BikeAthens volunteers as they clean and repair donated bicycles for local service agencies. Bike repair skills a plus, but not necessary. Sunday, 2–4 p.m. Monday & Wednesday, 6–8 p.m. www.bikeathens.com Book Donations (Oconee County Library) Collecting gently used books for the library’s annual fundraising book sale in September. Drop items at the library or call Pat Hallow, 706-310-0880, to arrange a pick-up. Foster Homes Needed (Athens Area Humane Society) AAHS is looking for dependable foster parents to take in cats/dogs for a limited time (often 2–4 weeks). Download an application at www. athenshumanesociety.org. foster@ athenshumanesociety.org Volunteers Needed (Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic) Seeking volunteers who can contribute 90 minutes per week reading and recording textbooks for the print disabled. 706-549-1313, kstanley@ rfbd.org Volunteers Needed (CASA, 220 College Avenue) Athens-Oconee CASA, a program of Children First, is now recruiting volunteers for a fall training session. CASA volunteers provide legeal advocacy for abused and neglected children. 706-6131922, www.athensoconeecasa.org
KIDSTUFF Babies & Beasties Series (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Help your toddler discover nature. Ages 18 months–2 years, with adult. Registration required. Summer session: Thursdays, Aug. 6–27, 10 a.m. $7. 706-613-3615 Be Creative @ Your Library (ACC Library) Calling all young authors and illustrators. Seeking short stories to include in a book that will be added to the library’s collection.
Each child can submit one story up to four pages long. Participants will be invited to a book release party at the end of the summer. Ages 10 & under. Through July 30. FREE! 706613-3650 Cyber Camp (Rocksprings Neighborhood Center) Learn basic computer skills, typing skills and Internet safety. Guest speakers throughout the week. Register by July 24. July 27–31, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. $11. 706-613-3603 EcoCamp (Georgia Nature Center, Watkinsville) Summer day camp for ages 4–16. Kids learn about solar power, organic farming, carnivorous plants and green building while exploring over 100 acres of fern grottos, springs, creeks and waterfalls. July 27–31. $49–$199. 706-7691000, www.ecocamp.org Girls’ Rock Camp Athens (Athens Montessori School) Girls learn an instrument, form a band, write a song and participate in various empowering workshops. Showcase scheduled for Aug. 1. Ages 9–15. July 27–31, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. $250. 706-498-2507, www. girlsrockathens.org Henna Hands (ACC Library) Learn how to apply temporary henna body art. Ages 11–18. Parents are encouraged to attend with their teen. Preregistration required. July 23, 2–4 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 Invasion of the Forest Snatchers (Greenway) Learn how to identify invasive plants so you can fight the invasion at home. All ages. Call to register. July 25, 9 a.m. Call for fees. 706-613-3614 Kids’ Art Camps (Good Dirt) Now registering for summer art camps. Camps for the week of July 27–31: “Beyond Pottery” (ages 7–10) and “Words and Images” (ages 11 & up). Complete schedule info and
registration forms at www.gooddirt. net. 706-355-3161 Mommy/Daddy and Me Trapeze (Canopy) Parents will guide their children in a range of exercises on the floor and low trapezes. Each child must be accompanied by one parent. Ages 1–3. Sundays, 10–11 a.m. $10/class. 706-5498501, info@canopystudio.com Summer Art Camp (Art School, Watkinsville) Painting and drawing camp for ages 6–13. All supplies and a snack provided. Also now registering for after-school program in the fall. July 27–31, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. $130/week. 706-255-1344, www. artschoolwatkinsville.com Summer Stretch Camp (Full Bloom Center) Now registering for summer camp featuring children’s yoga, arts, gardening and more. One week sessions (Monday–Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.) throughout June and July. Ages 3–12. $120/ week. summerstretch@gmail.com Teen Art Contest (ACC Library) Any size and media (except sculpture) are accepted. Enter your three best pieces to be voted on by other teens. Prizes will be awarded to the top three. Through July 24. 706613-3650 Yoga Sprouts (Full Bloom Center) Fun, playful yoga for kids ages 2–6. Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. $14/single class, $60/6 classes. 706-353-3373
SUPPORT Domestic Violence Support Group (Call for location) Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and group at 6:30 p.m. Children are welcome for supper and childcare is provided during group. Call Project Safe hotline at 706-543-3331 for location. 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month in Clarke
ART AROUND TOWN A-Ok Cafe New paintings by Ainhoa Bilbao Canup. Through July. ACC Library (Top of the Stairs Gallery) Work by Michael Alexander of the GA Fine Arts Academy. Through July. Antiques and Jewels “Athens Fine Art Gallery,” an exhibit featuring works by Mary Porter, Elizabeth Barton, Brandon Zinninger, Greg Benson, Jim StipeMaas, Taylor DuBeau, Judy Dudley O’Donnell and Susan Elizabeth. Through September. Aurum Studio New show featuring work by local potter Maria Dondero, painter Joy Stanley from Macon and fiber artist Margaret Hunt from Clarks Hill, SC. Through Aug. 15. Big City Bread Cafe Paintings by Ruth Allen. Through July. Black Forest Bakery & Deli Floral paintings by Marshall L. Reddoch. Through Aug. 13. Downtown Watkinsville Artscape 2009, an outdoor display of art boards created by 10 local artists that is sponsored by the City of Watkinsville and Grassroots Arts Program. Through Sept. 30. Earth Fare Cat art by Robin Fay, James Dean, Cecile Moore, Josh Payne, Cathy Dailey and more. Through July. Elements Hair Salon Abstract paintings by Meg McConnell. Through August. Five Star Day Cafe—Eastside New oil paintings by Jacob Wenzka. Through July. Flicker Theatre & Bar New paintings by Matt Blanks. Through July. Gallery 110 (Watkinsville) Brightly colored terra cotta pottery and sculpture by Katie McFarland. Good Dirt New work by Wisconsin potter Joe Singewold and a new collection by Min Soo Yuh. Through mid-August. The Grit Ivette Spradlin’s color photographs that document small-scale domesticity and family life in Cuba. Through Aug. 1. Highwire Lounge Black and white photography by Chrissy Reed. Through mid-August. Ice House Underground (Madison) Exhibit featuring landscapes by Sam Traina, abstract work
County. 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month in Madison County. 6–8 p.m. Emotional Abuse Support Group (Call for location) Demeaning behavior and hateful words can be just as harmful as punches and kicks. Childcare is provided. Call Project Safe hotline at 706-543-3331 for location. Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m. Emotions Anonymous (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Informal and supportive 12step program open to anyone with a desire to become well emotionally. Sundays, 4–5 p.m. 706-202-7463, www.emotionsanonymous.org Mental Health Support Group (St. Mary’s Hospital) Meets in the lobby conference room. Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m. 706-7835706, www.athensmentalhealth.org
ON THE STREET All-Park Scavenger Hunt (Various Locations) Unlock clues to find treasures in ACC parks. The first clue will be emailed out to everyone simultaneously. Call to register your 2–5 member team. July 25, 8 a.m. $10/team. 706-613-3580 ATHICA 4Lease (ATHICA) Dates available from July 30–Aug. 20 to use ATHICA’s 4Lease space for summer parties, exhibits and other events. www.athica.org/4lease.php Men with Aprons (Downtown Watkinsville) Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Program will host a Men’s Bake Sale Aug. 7. The program is looking for men interested in baking treats and joining the “Men with Aprons” team. Baked goods must be dropped off at the Habitat office by noon on Aug. 7. 706-2081001, womenbuild@athenshabitat. com f
by Shannon Candler and also paintings inspired by Norse mythology by Liselott Johnsson. Through Aug. 22. Jittery Joe’s Coffee (Watkinsville) Paintings by D.M. Kirwin. Through July. (Five Points) Paintings by Elaine Oye. Through August. Just Pho…and More Acrylic paintings by Leslie Moody. Through July 30. Lamar Dodd School of Art (Gallery 307) “Renovations: In Progress,” featuring work by Scott Belville. Through Aug. 10. Lyndon House Arts Center “Light After Dark,” featuring a selection of dream-like landscapes by photographers Karekin and Ginger Goekjian. Through Aug. 15. A juried exhibition of works by members of the Southeastern Pastel Society. Through Aug. 15. Madison-Morgan Cultural Center “The Reclamation of Memory,” an exhibit curated by renowned Atlanta mixed-media artist Lynn MarshallLinnemeier. Presented in conjunction with the 2009 National Black Arts Festival. Through Aug. 29. Marigold Cafe (Winterville) Abstract paintings by Meg McConnell. Through August. Monroe Art Guild Summer Members’ Show. Through Aug. 26. www.monroeartguild.org Oconee County Library Photographs by Jane Crisan. Through July. Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation Work by the attendees of OCAF’s summer art camp. July 24–Aug. 1. Reception July 24. www.ocaf.com State Botanical Garden of Georgia “Botanical Fantasy,” featuring contemporary brightly colored floral canvases by award-winning Southeastern artist Veva Dunckel. July 26–Aug. 23. Reception July 26. Transmetropolitan (Oglethorpe Ave.) Large charcoal pieces and smaller oil pastels by Mark Watkins in a style he calls expressive surrealism. Through July 31. UGA Aderhold Local artist and UGA faculty member Jamie Calkin helps the College of Education recognize its centennial year with “Celebration,” a rotating exhibit of original watercolors of the UGA campus and downtown Athens. Through Aug. 30. White Tiger Gourmet Food & Chocolates Ceramic sculptures by Emily Tatum. Through July.
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reality check Matters Of The Heart And Loins I have recently started seeing a guy who is a minor (very minor) local celebrity-ish guy. A musician. It is still early in the relationship, but things are going well and we have progressed to a phase where things are exclusive (we have talked about it) and we see each other regularly, etc. Okay, so now I have told my parents that I am dating, and my friends know, but I have not introduced him to my circle of friends directly. He has shaken hands with a couple of them and said hello when we ran into them at a show, but that was pretty much it. But I think I would like for him to come over and do dinner and really get to meet them. This is part of showing him who I am, and I feel that it is important. He is fine with this. Ready whenever, etc. But I’m not. Partly because I want them to like him and since we are all so close I am afraid they might not, but also because one of my very good friends is a VERY BIG FAN of his band. Like, to an embarrassing degree. In a way that adults should not think about other adults. Fan-boy shit. Know what I mean? I am afraid that my friend is going to geek out and freak the guy out and possibly embarrass me. Should I say something to my friend ahead of time? Should I tell the guy ahead of time? Or should I just say f@!k it and hope for the best? Hostess with the Mostess Just to be safe, I would talk to both of them. Keep it light, but make some mention. Tell your guy that one of your good friends is a big fan, that you find it kind of funny but that you are completely confident that he will not be requesting an autograph or do anything to embarrass you. Next, tell your friend the fan-boy that you love him dearly and that you know how excited he is about the band, but that he must make every effort to treat your guy like any other guy you have dated. Be careful not to insult him. Start with “I know this probably goes without saying, but…” I’m sure it will all be fine. If not, that friend gets left off the guest list hereafter. It probably won’t be a big deal if you don’t make it one. I have been with the same guy for almost five years. We live together, and lately we have been talking seriously about marriage. He is really great, we get along well, have great sex, share a lot of friends, a lot of interests, and spend a lot of time together. I can picture this guy fathering my children. My parents love him. So perfect, right? But maybe not. Recently we were talking about getting married. So you understand, I don’t even expect him to propose at this point, or at least when he does it will be a foregone conclusion because we already both know what we want and have vague plans, so it isn’t like we’re not on the same page or anything. Okay, so recently we were having another fantasy wedding discussion (“maybe we could get
married at sunset on the beach in… or what about your grandmother’s farm?”), and he suddenly got very serious. He said that he had a confession to make, and that he was sorry that he had been keeping this secret for so long but that it was making him sick and he really needed to tell me. Needless to say at this point I was totally panicked. Does he have a kid? Is he dying? WTF? Well, he told me that several years ago, when we were first dating, he cheated on me. Sort of. At least, he slept with another girl while we were dating. But at the time we were not exclusive, so I guess technically it wasn’t cheating. We had not discussed where things were going at that point, and we had only slept together a couple times. He didn’t think it was serious at the time, or at least he wasn’t sure, and he was hanging out with other friends… one thing led to another… you know the rest. I don’t really know how I feel about this. In a way I feel kind of crappy, because this means that he was not as taken with me as I was with him—you know, love at first sight and all that. But then my rational side is like, so what? That was years ago, and we were only seeing each other, and that should not stop this relationship from going forward. He seemed very nervous after he told me, and I guess I was a little upset, but I told him that I didn’t blame him and that it wasn’t a big deal. I told him that I forgave him for not telling me sooner. And then I asked him if he had any other confessions to make. He did not. Okay, end of story, right? But I went out for lunch with my best friend a couple days later, and when I told her about it she flipped out. She said she couldn’t believe I had taken it so well, and how could I ever trust him again and what an asshole, blah blah blah. He shouldn’t have done that, but he surely should have told me sooner, etc., etc. She was pissed. But I couldn’t muster that kind of anger. I guess my question is this: Is there something wrong with me? Is this a major red flag that I am not seeing? Should I be rethinking my marriage plans? Am I crazy for not thinking this is serious? Confused About Not Being Confused
Guitars and Their Girls
An Evening of Original Acoustic Music
Wednesday, July 29 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
7:00—7:30: with Heidi Hensley a special early performance of original children’s songs
7:45—8:15: Megan Jean
and the Klay Family Band
8:45—9:15: Chelsea Lynn La Bate
(performing with Tommy Hunt )
9:30—10:00: Heidi Hensley $6.00 $9.00, Suggested donation (but no one turned away for lack of funds.)
*Children under 6 free!* www.athica.org ATHICA, Athens Institute for Contemporary Art 160 Tracy Street, Unit 4, Athens, GA 30601 706-208-1613
Nope, I don’t think you are crazy at all. Should he have told you sooner? Maybe. But he really didn’t have to tell you at all, did he? If you hadn’t found out by now, there was no reason to think you would. Also, you have already said that things were not exclusive between you, so it wasn’t cheating. I think you have a great grip on reality, and a great relationship with a guy who is obviously honest to a fault. Your friend is possibly just over protective of you, and possibly jealous. Either way, I think your response to the situation is perfect. Just give her some time to process it. If she doesn’t let it go, refuse to discuss it with her. What is important is how you feel. Jyl Inov Got a question for Jyl? Submit your anonymous inquiry via the Reality Check button at www.flagpole.com.
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Real Estate Apartments for Rent $450/mo. Alexi Apartments. 1 lg. BR/1BA w/ lg. lv. rm. New laundry facilities. 18 unit complex, 1 block off Milledge w/ bus stop. (706) 2079902, (706) 835-8401. 1BR/1BA some utils. $525/mo. Garden apt. Nice. $490/mo. Call (706) 425-9626. 2BR duplexes starting at $450/mo. (706) 549-6070. 2BR/1BA. CHAC, W/D, nice yd. $825/mo. ARMC area. Call (706) 425-9626. 2BR/2BA apt. w/ FP. Just outside p e r i m e t e r o ff J e ff e r s o n R d . W/D connection. Big kitchen w/ breakfast area. Patio. $600/mo. RE/ MAX Realtor Michelle Watson (706) 433-2712. 2BR/2BA condo. Screened porch, tennis & pool in complex, no pets, NS. $600/mo. (706) 540-2818. Avail. now! 2BR/1.5BA duplex on Eastside. $550/mo. Pets OK. Call (706) 338-0169. Cedar Shoals Dr. area. 4 or 5BR/4BA. Lg. rms., quiet n’hood, W/D incl. $1K/ mo. + dep. req’d. (706) 742-8555. Cobbham historic district. 1BR apt. Heart pine flrs. + ceil. fans. CHAC, W/D, garage w/ auto opener. NS. No pets. Call (706) 340-1283. Hill St. 2BR/1BA. All electric apt. W/D, water, trash, lawn incl. $575/ mo. Call (706) 549-6070. 3BR/2.5BA Eastside townhome. Spacious & convenient, on bus route. Pets allowed. Incl. W/D. Only $750/mo. Call Aaron (706) 207-2957.
Dwntn. apt. 2–story townhouse on Broad St. facing UGA. HWflrs, very nice. $1195/mo. Call (706) 546-6616. $1200/mo. The Woodlands. 3BR/3BA. All amenities. W/D, Gated, Avail. Fall. Owner/Agent. Call Mike (706) 207-7400. $275/BR. Near UGA, Riverbend Pkwy. Athens Transit Bus #12, UGA Bus. W/D, DW, pool, ceiling fans. No pets pls. (706) 543-8505. $325/mo + 1/4 utils. 1st mo. rent free if you sublet my room at Abbey West Apts. Move–in date 8/10. Call Zach (770) 294-8841. $ 4 7 5 – 5 2 5 / m o . 1BR/1BA, 2 Blocks to town & campus. Lg. BR, CHVAC, great view of city, ceiling fans, some screen porches. Owner pays water & garbage. Avail. for July or Aug. move–in. Boulevard PropertyM anagement.com, (706) 548-9797. $475/mo. Quiet 1BR basement apt. in 5 Pts. Priv. entrance, off–street parking, W/D access, full kitchen. 1 block from the Waffle House in 5 Pts. Shared utils. & cable. Available immediately. On Morton Ave. between Pinecrest Dr. & Milledge Ave. (706) 354-6039, if no answer call David (706) 254-2526. $700/mo. 2BR/2.5BA. Woodstone Park condo. 1.5 mi. from UGA on busline. CHAC, W/D, DW, deck. Water/trash incl. Pets OK. Avail. 8/1. (706) 202-9628. 2BR/1BA Duplex on Eastside. 172 Laurie Dr. off Cedar Shoals Dr. $525/ mo. Avail. ASAP. Clean w/ W/D, FP, CHVAC. Call (706) 201-9222. 1BR apt. in lovely Victorian house on Hill St. Close to Dwntn. NS, no pets. Avail. 8/1. $485/mo. Lv. msg. (706) 224-5273. 1BR, 3BR & 4BR rentals near Campus. Pictures & video online. Go to www.OffCampusRealty.com. (877) GO-DAWGS.
1BR garden apt., partially furnished, in historic Cobbham in-town n’hood. CHAC, wireless internet, water & garbage incl. $500/mo. Avail. 8/1. Call (706) 255-7631.
2BR/2BA at Mooseclub Condominiums. Close to campus. W/D. On busline. Recreation complex w/ volleyba;; & swimming pool. Avail Aug. $700/mo. Call (706) 202-4777.
1BR apts great location! Rent starts at $443.34/mo. Move in July or August for free, on 1 & 2BR apts. 2BRs start at $506.67/mo. 3BRs start at $705/mo. Sec. dep. start at $150. Restrictions apply. Spacious, pet friendly, on busline. Call today! (706) 549-6254.
2BR/2BA very lg. garden apts. at 350 S. Pope St., at the Georgetown Apts. 1 block from dorms on Baxter. Rent incl. water, monthly pest, garbage p/u, & lawn maintenance. Call (706) 338-2534 for more details, & I can email you pics too.
1BR/1BA + study/guest rm. Security gates, pool, fitness center, 1 mi. from campus. Excellent condition. $650/mo. Pets OK. Call Rob (706) 338-4984 or email robwimberly@ gmail.com.
595 Nantahala. 1BR/1BA. $475/mo. Cats OK, no dogs. 1 yr. lease. W/D. Private & cute, clothesline & old oak tree. Quiet person desired. (706) 461-0262, calclements@yahoo.com.
1BR/1BA Normaltown in–house apt. CHAC, W/D, DW, ceiling fans, HWflrs, near busline. Water, trash, internet incl. NS grad student, p ro f e s s i o n a l p re f e r re d . D o g possible. Avail. 9/1. $550/mo., neg. w/ babysitting. (706) 227-9116. 1BR/1BA in–town near both hospitals w/ renovated kitchen in a woodland residential area. $450/mo. incl. water & garbage. $450 dep. for 8/1 occupancy. (706) 255-7631. 2BR/1BA in Stadium Village. Very private, gated w/ pool, fitness, walk to UGA. $650/mo. (706) 206-2347. 2BR/1BA renovated apts., perfect for grad students, nice & quiet, close to campus & Dwntn. 245 China St. $500/mo. Incl. water & trash, no dogs, laundry onsite. Chris (706) 202-5156. 2BR/1BA. Central location off Broad St. at King Ave. 125 Honeysuckle Lane. Total electric. Water/trash incl. $450/mo. w/ $300 sec. dep. Lease/dep. Ref’s req’d. No pets. (706) 227-6000. 2BR/2.5BA luxur y condo. Along river. Avail. 8/1. HWflrs., W/D, DW, ceiling fans, deck, amenities galore, convenient to everything. Call Matt at (706) 248-9088. 2BR/2.5BA near Little 5 Pts. W/D in unit. 1st, last mo. rent dep. at signing. Pets $500 dep. (678) 4889762, bspurloc@gmail.com. 2BR/2BA. $750/mo. Westside apt. New fully furnished. HWflrs. Quiet & safe. Off Epps Bridge. W/D, all appls. No pets. (706) 206-3345.
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5BR/3.5BA. 1/2 off 1st mo. rent. Very lg. Excellent condition. Complete paint, new carpet. Must see! Avail. Aug. Great price. $825/mo. Eastside busline. Call (706) 548-2433. ARMC/Normaltown area. Only $600/mo, spacious 2BR condo, pool, 1.5mi to Dwntn, near ARMC, Avail. 8/1. Call (706) 540-3491 or email thomas2785@aol.com for info. Best deal in town! El Dorado 2BR/1BA & studio apts. in Normaltown. Free water, gas, basic cable & wireless Internet. W/D in 2BR units. Dog runs. $420–$675/mo. Joiner & Associates (706) 549-7371. Best property in town! Woodlands of Athens. 3BR/3BA full of amenities. Gated community, great specials. Call Pete (706) 372-3319. Condo for rent. 3BR/2.5BA, close to UGA. Dep. req’d. Pool. $800/mo. Call (770) 307-7003. Downtown Luxury 4BR/2BA. W/D, lg. newly renovated historic bldg., many extras incl. lg. deck. Avail. 8/1. Call (706) 425-4048 or (706) 296-1863. Eastside Cedar Shoals Dr. 4 min. to UGA. Preleasing for Fall! 5BR/3BA. Lg. rms. Total electric. W/D incl. Lawncare & trash p/u paid. $995/ mo. Unbelievable! (706) 621-0077. Incredible 2BR loft for rent Dwntn. $875/mo. Ex-GA Theatre hospitality apt. 12 ft. ceilings, amazing location! Above Helix (across from Transmetropolitan) Spacious & quiet. Avail. 8/1. Call Owen Gray (706) 248-4052.
Large apartment in Boulevard. Avail. now! 2–3BR, W/D, DW, $1K/mo. (706) 742-2757. Luxury Studios. UGA Campus Location. Well apportioned, private laundry & on UGA bus stop. Move–in special: no security deposit! (706) 540-2829. Private 2BR/1BA flat. Off Loop, close to campus. 800 sq. ft. Incl. sec. sys., water, pest control, garbage, lawncare. Deps & refs. req’d. $600/mo. (706) 714-2849. Six months lease OK. Next to campus. 2BR duplex w/ all appls. 836 S. Church St. $650/mo. Avail. 8/1. Call Owner/Broker Herbert Bond at (706) 224-8002. South Milledge Area.Newly renovated. 4BR/2BA, W/D, DW, private fenced backyd. $975/ mo. Pamela, Property Manager (706) 247-1805. Go to www. azevedoproperties.com to see listings. Bruce Azevedo, Inc. Special! Lg. 1BR/1BA apts. Great location, W/D on property. Kitchen w/ all appls., parking. $450/mo. Call (706) 546-0600, go to www. parkerandassociates.com. Studio apt. on Meigs St. in charming house close to Dwntn. HWflrs, porch, lots of light, NS, no pets. Avail. 8/1. $450/mo. (706) 224-5273, lv. msg. Upscale Westside Condo. 2BR/2.5BA, HWFlrs, gas logs, sunrm., convenient, safe, $850/mo. Also avail., 2BR/2BA Townhouse duplex on Jennings Mill Rd. $725/mo. Call Owner/Agent, G.A.R.E.#130573 at706-540-4111. Email bloyd@kw.com. Westside condos. 2BR/2BA, $600/mo. 3BR/2BA, $700/mo. Converted clubhouse into a huge open flr. plan. 4BR/2.5BA, $1200/ mo. 5 Pts. 2BR/2.5BA. lv. rm w/ FP. Corner lot. $700/mo. Eastside quadraplex 2BR/2BA, $525/ mo. 2BR/1BA, $490/mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 5493222, (706) 353-2700 or cell (706) 540-1529.
Paint Artist Studio for rent. 300 sq. ft. $150/mo. 400 sq. ft. $200/mo. 160 Tracy St. Historic Boulevard Area, Artist/Crafts Community. (706) 5461615 or athenstownproperties.com. Retail Suites for lease at Homewood Village. 1K–12,500 sq. ft. avail. For more info. Call Bryan Austin at (706) 353-1039 or visit www.sumnerproperties.net.
Houses for Rent 2BR/1BA Blvd. area duplex. Energy efficient, total electric, recently renovated, W/D, DW, HVAC, shared fenced yd, some pets OK. Avail. now. Lease/dep./refs. req’d. $650/ mo. (706) 227-6000. 2BR/1BA Duplex on Eastside. 172 Laurie Dr. off Cedar Shoals Dr. $525/ mo. Avail. ASAP. Clean w/ W/D, FP, CHVAC. Call (706) 201-9222. 2BR/1BA duplex, off Beaverdam Rd. On the Eastside. All electric W/D hookups, DW, lg. wooded lot. $500/mo. Won’t last! Great price! 1 mo. dep. Call D.D. (770) 868-7198. 3–4BR/4BA house. Great location! Walk to Dwntn. $1400/mo. All appls. 200 MLK Jr. Pkwy. Avail. 8/1. (706) 713-0626. 3BR/1BA brick house w/ carport. Fenced yd. Pets OK. $650/mo. Attractive brick 3BR/1BA house also avail., CHAC, DW, W/D, & carport. $750/mo. Call (706) 548-5869. 3BR/3BA Eastside. Quiet n’hood. $1100/mo. All appls. 213 Springtree St. Avail 8/1. (706) 713-0626. 3BR/3BA. Modern style houses. New construction! Only 1 mi. from Dwntn. Concrete & bamboo flring throughout. Energy efficient, unique materials. Over 1400 sq. ft. Awesome opportunity to live in a brand new custom house by local design/build firm. (706) 425-9626 w/ any questions or to see houseplans. $900/mo. 4BR/2BA remodel on Greenway. 2 blocks to Dwntn. Granite countertops, sunrm., W/D. Pets OK. Call (678) 491-4800.
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Amazing Office Spaces for lease above Dwntn Five Guys restaurant. No better location! Call Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty (706) 372-4166, or (706) 543-4000.
Great 4BR/4BA houses. 1/2 mi. from campus.Front porch, back deck, nice yd., DW, W/D, CHAC. Pets OK. Pre–leasing Avail. 8/1. Special! $1000/mo. (706) 369-2908.
Athens Executive Suites. Offices avail. in historic Dwntn bldg. w/ on–site parking. All utils., Internet, & janitorial incl. Single or multiple offices avail. Call Stacy (706) 425-4048 or (706) 296-1863.
Avail. Aug.! 3 & 4 Bedroom Cottages. Close to campus! Features incl. DW, W/D, private BAs, pool! Leasing special! $400– $485/BR. Call (706) 543-1910 or email becky@landmarkathens.com.
Eastside offices for lease. 1060 Gaines School Rd. 170 sq. ft., $375/ mo., 500 sq. ft., $625/mo., 1200 sq. ft., $1200/mo. (706) 546-1615 or athenstownproperties.com.
Huge 5BR/4BA Normaltown home. 2 lv. rms., FP, 2 kitchens. Safe parking, deck & patio w/ grill. RE/ MAX Realtor Michelle Watson (706) 433-2712. $2K/mo. Pets OK. 1130 Rankin Rd. 2BR/1BA home w/ convenient location in Oconee Co. $550/mo. Avail. 7/15! Pls. call (706) 540-1810, (706) 433-2072, or email cbolen@upchurchrealty.com. 4BR/4BA & 5BR/5BA brand new houses Dwntn. 1 mi. from Arch. Incl. W/Ds. Pets OK. $1700–$2100/ mo. Aaron (706) 207-2957.
2BR house in Paradise. 30 mi. to UGA. Pine & oak floors, CHAC, huge front porch, separate workshop, fenced lot surrounded by 100 acres. $565/mo. (706) 549-4580. New Construction! 3BR/2.5BA Historic–Style Cottage on Lake St., 1569 sq. ft., $1350/mo., tin roof, HWflrs., greenspace & trails. www. fullcircleathens.com. $1050/mo. 3BR/2BA house in country. 9 mi. from Dwntn. W/D hookup, DW, FP. Call (706) 540-8461. $1050/mo. Remodeled 3BR/2.5BA. 2–story, spacious rms., 2–car garage, 30 ft. x 20 ft. deck, off Epps Bridge Pkwy, 170 Ridgeview Dr., Westside Athens. Mins from Dwntn & UGA. (678) 863-7575 more info www.infotube.net/135943 email meganlancaster79@hotmail.com. $1100/mo. 4BR/2.5BA house, Eastside. W/D, DW. 5 min. from campus. 2–car garage. Fenced yd. Pets OK w/ dep. (706) 614-0522, lv. msg. $1200/mo. 3–4BR/2BA, near 5 Pts., Beechwood. 2400 sq. ft., lg. great rm., HWflrs, W/D, CHAC, FPs, porches, fenced yd., private, kids & pets welcome. 650 West Lake (706) 669-2241. $395 and up! 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, 4BR, & 5BR. Prices reduced! Awesome walk & bike to campus & town! Pre–leasing for Fall! Many historical houses w/ lg. rms, high ceilings, big windows, HWflrs., old–world charm, modern amenities. Porches, & yds. Pet friendly. These go fast! Email for list: luckydawg96@yahoo.com. $ 4 7 5 – 5 2 5 / m o . 1BR/1BA, 2 Blocks to town & campus, Lg. BR, CHVAC, great view of city, ceiling fans, some screen porches. Owner pays water & garbage. Avail. for July or Aug. move–in. Go to boulevard propertym anagement.com, (706) 548-9797. $500 lease–signing bonus! 4BR/4BA. New construction, all appls. incl. $450/BR. A view of Dwntn. Off North Ave.Avail. July. (706) 202-4648. $625/mo. 2BR/1BA great house divided into 3 separate apts. Avail. Aug 14. Huge kitchen, W/D hookup, off Prince Ave. Contact Valerioteam@aol.com. $720/mo. + dep. 2BR/1BA. 1 mi. from campus. Complete renovation. HWflrs., HVAC, W/D, new appls! Lg. fenced yd. Avail. now. Pets OK. (864) 901-9949. $750/mo. 5 Pts. townhome. Sleepy Creek at South Lumpkin. Quiet 2BR/2.5BA, W/D, DW, CHAC. Min to UGA. Pets OK. Avail. 8/1. Call (678) 777-6979, (770) 971-4733 for more info. $775/mo. Barnett Shoals 2BR/2.5BA. The best at Stonecreek. Joiner & Associates (706) 549-7371. $825/mo. 3BR/2BA, lg. house. 5 min. to campus. Popular Eastside, safe n’hood, excellent condition, no pets. 475 Crestwood Dr. Mike (706) 207-7400, email mikejoyner@ charter.net. $825/mo. 4BR/1.5BA. CHAC, W/D, lg. kitchen, quiet & safe n’hood, Eastside, 10 min. to UGA. Avail. now. 117 Crossbow Circle. Owner/ Agent, Call Mike at (706) 207-7400. $950/mo. 1060 Oglethorpe Ave. 3BR/2BA house, HWflrs., CHAC, lg. deck, pets OK, lg. fenced backyd. Great for dogs, walk to Transmet, Allen’s, Navy School. On busline. Avail. 8/1. Call Bill (770) 540-5896.
14 Altine Way. Great house. 4BR/2BA. Close to Beechwood Shopping Center & Alps Rd. School. All appls. Lg. screened back deck. $995/mo. + dep. (706) 549-5128, cell (706) 206-3350. 149 Eaglewood Way. Awesome location, 5 Pts. 4BR/2.5BA end unit condo on busline. HVAC, DW, W/D, decks, pool. Cheap! $1000/ mo. + dep. Avail. 8/1. Jimmy (706) 338-7257. 180 Old Cleveland Rd. Bogart. Near loop, 78 & 316. 3BR/1BA ranch. CHAC, appls., W/D hookup, incl. water, sewer. $700/mo. + dep. (706) 353-0196, (706) 247-3499. 2 & 3BR houses. Pre–leasing for fall. Close to UGA & Dwntn. Call (706) 255-0066. 2BR/1BA & 1BR/1BA apts. Great in-town n’hood. Walk everywhere. Water & garbage paid. $490$695/mo. Check out boulevard propertymanagement.com or call (706) 548-9797. 2BR/1BA Woody Drive. Newly renovated duplexes, beautifully landscaped, quiet dead–in street, per fect for ever yone. Timothy school zone & close to every shopping need. (706) 5489797 or boulevardp roperty management.com. 2BR/1BA duplex located on Eastside. Convienent to school & shopping. All appl. incl. W/D. Great condition. $525/mo. Owner/Agent (706) 540-0472. 2BR/1BA house. HWflrs., stove & fridge, furnished. $750/mo. Near Navy School. Call (706) 354-1276, (706) 540-7812. 2BR/1BA in Five Points. HWflrs, tile BA, W/D. Great locations. Milledge Ct. 20. $625/mo. (706) 5 4 8 - 9 7 9 7 o r b o u l e v a r d propertymanagement.com. 2BR/1BA, 151 Marlin St. off North Ave. Split level duplex. 4 blocks from Dwntn, recently renovated. New kitchen, W/D, bamboo flrs., CHAC, fenced yd. $675/mo. Dave (706) 201-9222. 2BR/1BA. 270 Laurie Dr. Great quiet grad student housing, 5 min. from campus. Newly renovated, DW, CHAC, NS, no pets, alarm wired. $600/mo, lease/dep./refs req’d. Contact 270laurie@gmail.com. 2BR/1BA. 2790 Danielsville Rd. Wooded. Wide porch. CHAC, W/D hookup. Wood flrs., fenced yd., lawncare incl. $600/mo. + dep. (706) 546-5390, lv. msg. 2BR/1BA. 280 Johnson Drive, off Barnett Shoals. $650/mo. Central HVAC, wood flrs., remodeled kitchen, carport, fenced yd, on busline. (706) 201-9222.
2BR/1BA. 2895 Danielsville Rd. Wooded. Wide porch. CHAC, W/D hookup. Wood flrs., fenced yd., lawncare incl. $600/mo. + dep. (706) 546-5390, lv. msg.
3BRs. 180 O’Farrell, Check out these great houses in the heart of 5 Pts online at boulevardproperty management.com or call (706) 548-9797.
2BR/2BA on 22 acres, 35 mins from Athens. Trails, creek, swimming shoals, fish pond. Artist designed house. CHAC, W/D, free well water. Next to organic farm. Pets welcome. Ogelthorpe Co. Won’t last. $700/ mo. Rose (706) 540-5979.
4BR cool houses. Walk to UGA & town. Renovated, lg. farmhouse, $1300/mo. or newer 2–story, 4.5BA, $1500/mo. Charming character. CHAC, W/D, DW. Avail. now or 8/1. (706) 215-4496.
3BR/1BA on Northcrest Dr. $750/ mo. Granite countertops, new paint, total electric, CHAC. Bonus rm., W/D, screened porch, storage bldg, big yd. Walk to bus line, shopping, restaurants, 5 min. drive to campus. Avail. now. (706) 247-1398. 3BR/2BA historic home near Dwntn, off Pulaski. Brand new renovations, energy efficient w/ lg. rooms & HWflrs., laundry. Very clean & nice. $1200/mo. Avail. 8/7. (706) 614-3557. 3BR/2BA house on 3 acres. Quiet country location 9 mi. from Dwntn. Big kitchen, FP. W/D hookup. $1050/mo. (706) 540-8461. 3BR/2BA house. Cedar creek subdivision. Fenced backyd., gas grill attached to sundeck, FP, wooded lot. Quiet family n’hood. S w i m m i n g c o m m u n i t y. 3 6 0 Sandstone Dr. Avail. 7/1. $1025/ mo + dep. (706) 319-1846, or (706) 548-4819. GA. R, E, lic. 300830. 3BR/2BA on private wooded 1 acre lot near Homewood shopping center. $900/mo. NS, pets w/ dep. Call Rose (706) 548-6222. 3BR/2BA renovated house w/ bonus rm. 1 mi. from Dwntn. CHAC, W/D, water & trash incl. 320 Conrad Dr. $1K/mo. Call Brian (706) 613-7242. 3BR/2BA. $1100/mo, Rent/Lease/ Purchase. Barnett near College Station. Hardwood kitchen, appls. W/D. Covered porch. 1 car garage. Pets w/ add’l dep. (770) 310-0587. 3BR/2BA. Avail. 8/15 or after. HWflrs., CHAC, DW, W/D, bonus room, fenced yd. Close to Dwntn. & Riverwalk. $900/mo. (646) 247-5646. 3BR/3BA, 145 Mell St. 5 Pts. 2 blocks to UGA, $500/BR. Free utilities. CHAC, W/D, DW, wood flrs. hathawayproperties@gmail. com, (706) 714-4486.
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4BR/1.5BA on Northcrest Dr. $850/ mo. Huge fenced backyd,. pen & storage bldg. Pets welcome. New vinyl & paint, W/D connections, CHAC. Walk to bus line, shopping, restaurants. 5 min. drive to campus. Avail. 8/1. (706) 247-1398. 4BR/2 tile BA. Beautiful lg. Victorian. CHAC, W/D, DW, 10 ft. ceilings w/ fans, porches, FP, fenced yd., stainless appls. 550 Cobb St. Must see. $1100/mo. + dep. Avail. 8/1. Email dmarklevitt@hotmail.com, (706) 424-9127. 4BR/2.5BA beautiful plantation house on 3 acres. High ceilings, HWflrs., lg. kitchen & rooms w/ a country setting. Front porch, screen porch & rear sunroom. Pets welcome. 3–sided fence. 990 Double Bridges Rd. Avail. 6/1. $1200/mo. + dep. (706) 319-1846, or (706) 548-4819. GA. R, E, lic. 300830. 4BR/2.5BA. Spacious townhome in 5 Pts. Rent by 7/31/09 & 1st mo. is Free! Call Erin (706) 351-0352 and go to www.triadinv.com. 4BR/2BA. $1200/mo. HWflrs., fridge, stove, DW, W/D, CHAC, fenced front yd. Extra lg. backyd. Walk to 24hr. IHOP & public library. Pets OK. Lawn maintenance incl. (706) 540-0093. 4BR/3BA townhome. Total electric. All applsl incl. W/D. $800/mo. + $800/dep. (678) 699-2984, or after 4:30 at (770) 957-1442. 4BR/3BA. Boulevard area, 686 1/2 Barber St., DW, W/D HWflrs., screened porch, lg. rms., renovated old church. Some pets OK. Avail. 8/1. $1280/mo. Lease, dep., ref’s. (706) 227-6000. 5 P o i n t s . 2–stor y cottage. 2BR/1BA. HVAC, W/D, extra studio rm. HWflrs. & FP. 1 block from Milledge bus stop. No pets. 1 yr. lease. $1K/mo. (706) 549-5413.
5 Pts. 3BR/2.5BA. $1100/mo. incl. water. Pets OK. 159 Gran Ellen Dr. Call Dave (706) 255-2552. 5 Pts. duplex. 2BR/1BA. HWflrs., CHAC, W/D. Pets OK, no dogs. $ 6 2 5 / m o . Av a i l . n o w. ( 7 0 6 ) 202-9805. 599 W. Hancock. 2 blocks from Dwntn. Avail. 8/1. New construction. 4BR/4BA. W/D, off street parking. On busline. (706) 247-3147. $900/mo.3BR/2BA. HWflrs., fridge, stove, DW, CHAC, W/D hookups. Pets OK. 100 Field Ave. Off–street parking. Call (706) 540-0093. Affordable housing. Houses, condos, A-frame all $550/mo. or less. Various locations. Excellent cond. Pets permitted w/ dep. Call (706) 202-0147. All Around Athens & near Campus! 105 Redstone Dr. 2BR/1BA, $550/mo. 4930 Mars Hill Rd. Oconee Co. 3BR/2BA, $895/mo. 597 Dearing St. off Milledge. 4BR/2BA, $1495/mo. 105 Whitehall Rd., 2BR/1BA, $675/mo. (706) 546-7946, Flowersnancy@ bellsouth.net. See virtual tours www.nancyflowers.com. Avail. 8/1. Nor thwest Woods Subdivision, Oconee Co. 3BR/2BA. Lv./din. rm. combo, den w/ FP, bonus rm., fenced–in backyd. $1150/mo. 1 yr. lease. (706) 202-7566. Avail. Aug 1. 2–room cabin 400 sq. ft. w/ screened porch on 200 ac. farm in Winterville. Comes furnished. $500/dep., $425/mo. Stellar background check, some limitations. Short–term lease 9 mo. (706) 742-2004. Available immediately! 3BR/2BA in Normaltown. HWflrs, CHAC, quiet street. Grad students pref’d. (706) 549-2283. Beautiful forest setting. Private & secluded, minutes from Dwntn/ UGA. HWflrs., loft, wrap around decks. 2BR, lg. BA w/ view, upstairs screened sleeping porch. Great house. $950/mo. (706) 208-9543. Boulevard 2BR/1BA Great house in quiet n’hood. 1/2 mi. to Dwntn. Just renovated. Front porch, CHAC, W/D, carport, huge shaded fenced backyd. $800/mo. (706) 351-4743.
Beautifully designed 3BR/2.5BA. 7+ wooded ac. w/ pond & Beaverdam Creek. Near Athens. Heart–of–pine concrete counters, eco-cabinets, glass & slate tile, bamboo flrs. 2 decks, cobber railings, 12V lights, hot tub, much glass. Flexible lease, could furnish. $1200/mo. (706) 714-3877. Brand new construction. 5BR/6BA luxury duplex. $2500/mo. Off E. Campus Rd. HWflrs. All appls. W/D. Energy efficient. Privacy fence & rear private parking. On UGA bus route. Call (706) 540-0093. Cute House. 210 Best Dr., Athens, ARMC area. 2BR/1BA. Fenced yd., pets OK. DW, W/D hookup. $800/ mo. Call J.J. at (410) 808-1110. Duplex for rent. 2BR/1.5BA. Jolly Lane in Sleepy Hollow Subdivision. Near UGA, Memorial Park & Birchmore Trail. W/D, DW, CHAC. Avail Aug. $715/mo. Call April (706) 549-5006, go to www. athenscondosales.com. East si de. Cl ose t o Campus. 3BR/2.5BA. Spacious living area. $995/mo. JS Ivy Realty. www. johnivy.com, (706) 207-5649. Eastside. Nice, clean 2BR/1BA houses, quiet n’hood. Cul-de-sac, many extras. $525-$775/mo. Call (706) 340-4619. Eastside 3BR/2BA brick home. Cul de sac, fenced yd., grilling deck, 2–car garage, HWflrs., FP, gas stove. 5 mi. to campus. $1050/ mo. Avail. 8/1. Call Meghan (706) 372-8687. Enjoy your new home located in a peaceful setting. Close to shopping/ UGA. 3BR/2.5BA home on 2.28 acres. 12x20 workshed. Priced to sell $173K. Contact Becky Smith (706) 201-2121 for an appt. First month free. Walk to campus! 2 & 3BRs from $625/ mo. W/D, DW, priv. deck, pets welcome. Mention this ad & pay no pet fee! (706) 548-2522, www. dovetailmanagement.com. Great 3BR/4BA houses. 1/2 mi. from campus.Front porch, back deck, nice yd., DW, W/D, CHAC. Pets OK. Pre–leasing Avail. 8/1. Special! $950/mo. (706) 369-2908.
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In–town, $600/mo. 2BR/1BA. CHAC, DW, W/D, HWflrs., fenced yd. (706) 296-9536. New 5BR & 2BR cottages 1 mi. from Dwntn. Lg. front porch. HWflrs., new appls incl. W/D. Lg. BR. & great location! $450/BR. Holly (706) 614-1333. Normaltown/ARMC. 180 Willow Run. Very nice 3BR/1BA. HWflrs, DW, W/D, CHAC. Lg. fenced backyard. Pets OK w/ dep. $900 mo. (404) 210-7145. Northside 2BR/1BA, lg. lot, $600/ mo. Hospital area Fenced–in yd. Avail. June. $800/mo. Five Points 2BR/2.5BA, lv. rm. w/ FP, corner lot, $700/mo. Eastside 3BR/2BA. Lg. yd., on dead–end street. $1100/ mo. 4BR/2BA w/ lg. yd. $1300/mo. 2 or 3BR/1BA w/ screened front porch, $800/mo. Cedar Creek 4BR/2BA $1100/mo. Oconee County 3BR/2BA. Lv. rm. w/ FP, din. rm., double garage, $1100/mo. Call McWaters Realty, (706) 549-3222, (706) 353-2700, (706) 540-1529.
Houses for Sale $79,900. Cute 2BR/1BA cottage. HWflrs., CHAC, fenced yd., butterfly garden. In town, on bus line, biking/ walking distance to Dwntn & campus. Call Michael at Full Circle Realty, (706) 255-8600. 3BR/2BA country house. 9 mi. from Dwntn. FP. $138,000. (706) 540-8461. Downtown. Beautiful new construction. Key West–style home on hidden street next to Dwntn. Lush tranquil setting! 140 Hendrix. Photos at www.fullcircleathens. com. Michael Littleton (706) 255-8600. Free foreclosure listings. Over 200,000 properties nationwide. Low down payment. Call now (800) 4461328 (AAN CAN). Hundred yr. old renovated Athens farmhouse on .5 acre in heart of pecan orchard. Beautiful heartpine flrs. Tall ceilings, fixed mantles, 2 porches, clawfoot tub, metal roof. Contact Michael Littleton at www.fullcircleathens.com or (706) 255-8600. In–town historic style cottages w/ 3 acres greenspace. Green bldg. practices. Homes can be customized. $150K to low $200K. Michael Littleton (706) 255-8600 or visit www.fullcircleathens.com.
New Construction Homes! 3BR/2BA, 4BR/3BA eco–friendly homes for sale. Featuring 3.5 ac. green space, walking trails, community garden, & rear alley access. 1.1 mi. to Downtown, .3 mi. to Greenway, HWflrs, custom kitchens, artistic tile, metal roofs, Energy Star certified, & more! $174,900 & $205,000. Call Jared at (404) 797-1034 or visit website at www.jwyorkhomes.com. Own your own rental property! 139 & 143 Strickland Ave. 4BR/3BA on each side of duplex. Entire duplex for $359,800. 1 side for rent $1200/mo. Call Reign at Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty (706) 372-4166, or (706) 543-4000. Romantic 1918 Victorian & historic 2–story guest cottage on 8 private acres. Excellent period restoration! M u s t s e e p h o t o s a t w w w. fullcircleathens.com or Michael Littleton (706) 255-8600.
Roommates $250/mo. roommate gets his/her own BR/BA & offered utils for providing assistance to owner w/ disabilities keeping 3R/2BA. Eastside home well-maintained & doing laundry. Tracy, tdoggog@yahoo.com. $340/mo. 1BR plus office. 3 M students need 4th roommate to share 4BR/4BA condo. Riverbend area, near UGA Golf course, Ramsey. UGA busline, pool, tennis, W/D. (678) 4676127 or shallowg@comcast.net. $350/mo. Roommate for 2BR/1BA awesome townhouse near Prince & Milledge Ave. W/D, CHAC, HWflrs., cable/wireless, patio, lg. courtyd. Close to campus/UGA. No smoking, no pets. Email marygilbert06@ gmail.com or (706) 474-8216. 1 roommate needed. 2BR/2BA condo at Eaglewood Court. FP. Pets allowed. Small fenced–in backyd. $550/mo., utils. incl. (478) 361-4999. 1BR in 2BR/1BA Eastside duplex. Grad student or professional pref’d. W/D, DW, CHAC. $275/mo. + 1/2 utils. Cheap Internet. Avail. now! (706) 254-1534. Lv. msg. 2 M students looking for 1 or 2 roommates to share 4BR/4BA Condo w/ decks in gorgeous wooded area. UGA busline. Pool/ tennis. W/D. 1BR + office $340/mo, 2nd BR $310/mo. Email shallowg@ comcast.net, (678) 467-6127. BR w/ shared BA avail. in 3BR/2BA Eastside apt. to responsible, mature, quiet NS. $265/mo. + shared utils. $265 dep. Call Dieng (706) 207-3971. Mature student to rent suite in 3BR home furnished private BR/BA w/ study. Shared kitchen. Incl. utils., dish, Tivo, WiFi, quiet, safe, near UGA. (706) 296-6956. Responsible roommate needed in Normaltown house. 2BR/1.5BA. W/D & DW. $400/mo + 1/2 utils. Furnished rm. optional. Pet OK. Fenced in yd. (706) 614-8352. Roommate needed for 4BR/2BA older house on a beautiful street in the Boulevard n’hood. CHAC, W/D, DW & wireless. $400/mo + 1/4 utils. (414) 305-7594.
Roommate needed to share nice 2BR/2.5BA townhome apt. w/ M UGA senior in Appleby Mews. Near UGA campus. Clean apt., in excellent condition. You will have your own private BA. Walk/bike to UGA/Dwntn Athens. Pool & laundry facilities onsite. W/D hookup in apt. Nice deck, even a backyd. $350/mo. for 2–3 yr. lease. $375/mo. for 1 yr. lease. (678) 887-4599, www.athensapt.com. Roommates needed in 3BR/2BA off S. Milledge. Route 14 busline. Lg. fenced–in backyd. Lg. BR’s. Pets welcome. $309/mo. + 1/3 utils. (912) 663-7108, email louisejacques7108@gmail.com. Roommates needed. Awesome house. Avail. 8/1. Huge rms, 12’ ceilings fans, HWflrs, HVAC, multiple entrances. 2 kitchens, 2 full BAs. W/D provided. Graduate student/ professional. (706) 424-0901. Share 2BR apt. w/ M student. Walk/ bike to UGA/5Pts/Dwntn. 2 blocks from busline. Swimming pool. W/D. DW, $375/mo. Incl. utils. Avail 8/1. (706) 410-5989.
Rooms for Rent $425/mo + 1/2 utils.1900 sq. ft. beautiful house w/ woods & fields. 25 min from Dwntn. 2 private BR/BA for roommate, shared huge great rm., kitchen/dining w/ all appls. Plenty storage, pet OK. (706) 372-9010. Min. from Dwntn. & UGA. 2BR priv. BA for grad. student or professional. New house, HWflrs., W/D, DW, sm. pet OK. $500/mo. + 1/2 utils. (706) 614-6331. Rm. in lg. historic renovated Dwntn house w/ 2 females. Lg. yd., FP, porches, HWflrs, CHAC, pets OK. 1 mi. to UGA. $350/mo + dep. Call Carrie (706) 340-2314. Room avail. for grad student in 2BR/1BA house. Fenced yd., dogs OK. $300/mo. Biking distance to UGA. Very quiet street. (706) 247-3487. Six BRs for rent $300/rm + utils/dep. 3 BRs. 3 blocks from Dwntn. 290 Barber St. Call (706) 372-5384, lv. msg.
Sub-lease 3BR/2BA house in East Athens off Beaverdam Road for sublet. Avail. 8/1, lease runs through May. $855/ mo. W/D, DW, CHAC. Pets allowed. Must be approved by Hancock Properties. Call Charles at (706) 254-2280.
For Sale Appliances KitchenAid mixer for sale. 4 1/2 quarts., white, brand new in the box $250. 300 Watts. (706) 743-3473.
Businesses Reasonable priced Athens bar for sale. Located Dwntn. Bar has been established for 8.5 yrs. Serious inquiries only. (706) 340-6992 or email btbowman007@gmail.com & make us an offer. Great business in Winder. For sale due to death. Full kitchen, full bar, 7 top of the line pool tables! Price negotiable.(706) 255-5899.
Computers Brand new laptops & desktops. Bad credit, no credit, no problem. Small wkly payments. Order today & get free Nintendo Wii game system! Call now (800) 840-5439 (AAN CAN).
Get a new computer! Brand name laptops & desktops. Bad or no credit, no problem! Smallest weekly payments avail. It’s yours now! Call (800) 803-8819 (AAN CAN).
Miscellaneous Come to Betty for vintage quilted Chanel bags, just in for Summer! On the corner of Pulaski & Clayton, next to Agora. Open 1–4 daily. (706) 424-0566. Great Rugs of Athens has established an inventory of new area rugs. at the old Charmar location on Gaines School Rd. All at 50% off! This sale will continue until all rugs are gone! Kilims, Soumaks, hand knotted, tufted, as well as machine made. All sizes & materials. Come by or call Pam at (706) 206-5888 for more info.
Furniture Eat your veggies, don’t spen all your money, shop Mom’s Garage. Gently used furniture for frugal people. Sat. from 12 to 5 pm and appts. Chase Park Warehouse on Tracy St. (706) 207-7855. Tables, chairs, sofas, antiques, clothes, records & players, retro goods, & more! Cool, affordable furniture every day. Go to Agora! Your favorite everything store! 260 W. Clayton St., (706) 316-0130.
Yard Sales Great Rugs of Athens has established an inventory of new area rugs. at the old Charmar location on Gaines School Rd. All at 50% off! This sale will continue until all rugs are gone! Kilims, Soumaks, hand knotted, tufted, as well as machine made. All sizes & materials. Come by or call Pam at (706) 206-5888 for more info. Multi–household moving sale! Sat. July 25th, 8am–3pm. Furniture, books, music, toys, games, antiques, original artwork, camera gear, electronics, clothing, shoes, adult– size tricycle. 698 Nantahala Ave.
Music Equipment Ludwig Junior Drum Set. 5 piece set w/ cymbals, perfect for ages 5 & up. Real drumset, google for photos (red). Like new, asking $195, will deliver. Email shannon@ metromags.com. Yamaha NS-200Ma Studio Monitor Pair. Think of them as GIGANTIC NS-10M’s! $400. Call (904) 613-2901.
Instruction Athens School of Music. Instruction in Guitar, Bass, Drums, Piano, Voice, Brass, Woodwinds, Strings, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, & more. From beginner to expert. Instrument repairs avail. (706) 543-5800. Guitar lessons taught by college guitar instructor. All styles. 18 yrs. exp. Students have won several guitar competitions. 1st lesson free. Composition/theory & bass lessons too. David Mitchell, (706) 546-7082 or www.mitchellmusicguitar.com.
Music Services Guitar Repair, setups, electronics & fretwork by 20 yr. pro. Thousands of previous clients. Proceeds help benefit Nuçi’s Space. Contact Jeff, (404) 643-9772 or www. AthensGuitar.com for details. Fret Shop. Professional guitar repairs & modifications, setups, electronics, precision fretwork. Previous clients incl. R.E.M., Widespread Panic, Cracker, Bob Mould, John Berry, Abbey Road Live!, Squat. (706) 549-1567. Looking for a fun, classy alternative to the typical wedding band? If you are looking for “YMCA” than Squat is not your band. If you want Duke Ellington, Ray Charles, & salsa, then visit www.squatme.com/ weddings. (706) 548-0457.
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W e d d i n g B a n d s . Q u a l i t y, professional bands. Weddings, parties. Rock, Jazz, etc. Call Classic City Entertainment. (706) 549-1567. www.classiccityentertainment.com. Featuring The Magictones—Athens’ premiere wedding & party band. www.themagictones.com.
Gov’t jobs. Ear n $12–$48/hr! Benefits, paid training, homeland security, law enforcement, Admin., clerical, office, accounting, finance, wildlife & more! (800) 320-9353 ext. 2001.
Musicians Wanted
Ciné needs a projectionist w/ substantial experience in 35mm digital projection & service industry/ bartending experience a +. Resume w/ ref’s to director@athenscine.com.
Mulefest 2009 is seeking bands, artists, or vendors that are interested in participating in the upcoming festival, 8/21–8/23. Please contact info@muletrainrecords.com. Shred Fest 2009 Live solo guitar contest at 283 Bar Sat. 7/25. $100 1st prize. To sign up send email to the283bar@gmail.com.
Services Child Care New Moon Learning Environment. A small Montessori–style Preschool now enrolling 2–4yr. olds for Fall ‘09. Contact Cindy Jones (706 ) 338-2892.
Cleaning Angles Cleaning Service. 12 yrs. experience house cleaning, Dependable, low rates! Space limited (706) 549-0059. Pls. lv. name & number.
Home and Garden Backyard Solutions. Make your neighbors jealous! Waterfalls, ponds, fences, decks, gazebos, porches, & more! Call Robin for free estimate! (706) 340-4492. Mural Painting. Residential, commercial, hand painted borders, & nurseries. Unbeatable prices! Quality guaranteed. Call or email for estimate. (706) 961-3633 or scarborough_78@hotmail.com.
Jobs Full-time Dental Office Person needed for busy Athens practice. Ability to Multitask a must. Mon–Fri. Following on–the–job training, the right person will primarily perform dental assisting but also be asked to perform front office duties. Bachelors degree and min 3.5 GPA preferred. Must provide work references showing long-term employment per job. Computer literate. Great opportunity for a great employee. $15/hr. during training phase. Employer contributes 100% to retirement plan. Apply at DentalAthens@gmail.com. Hardcore Sales Reps Needed. Hourly + commission. I need the best & forget the rest! Call Chris (770) 560-5653. Kitchen staff needed for Italian restaurant. Only experienced Italian cuisine persons need apply. In person at Atovola, 237 Prince Ave., 10am–12pm M–F. Marketing Communication Specialist. Join an est. Athens company calling CEO’s & CFO’s of major corporations generating sales leads for technology companies. $9/hr. BOS Staffing www.bostemps. com, (706) 353-3030. Sexy Suz Adult Emporium now hiring 21+ retail positions. Retail experience pref’d. Email resume/ photo to sexysuz@comcast.net. No calls please. 50 Gaines School Rd.
Opportunities Earn $75-$200/hr. Media Makeup Artist Training make–up artist for ads, TV, film, fashion. 1 wk. class. Stable job in weak economy. Details at http://www.MediaMakeupArtists. com, (310) 364-0665 (AAN CAN).
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Mystery shoppers earn up to $100/day. Undercover shoppers needed to judge retail & dining establishments. No exp. req’d. (800) 743-8535. Assist a trained Montessori teacher 22hrs/wk w/ small group of 18mo.– 3.5yr. olds. You: experienced working w/ children, patient, kind. Spanish/English bilingual. Resume, refs., criminal check req’d. (706) 206-0291. Director of Religious Education, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens, GA (UUFA). 20 hrs/ wk. Need BA, experience. See full description under announcements at http://uuathensga.org. Kitchen & counter help needed at the Taco Stand in Watkinsville. E x p e r i e n c e p re f ’ d . A p p l y i n person 2131 Hog Mountain Rd., Watkinsville. Over 21 yrs old. experienced bar tenders needed. Apply in person w/ resume at Fat Daddy’s between 1pm–4pm, Mon.–Fri. Ungratifying, unglamorous position at photography studio. Must be hard working, attention to detail, fetch coffee. Photoshop, Corel Paint, & Microsoft word a +. Flexible hrs. Pls. call (706) 367-2809.
Vehicles Autos ‘67 Chevelle SS 396. $4700. Blue exterior, interior. 6 cyl. engine, automatic transmission. 110K mi. For details, contact me at tifnewman@ gmail.com or (443) 787-0254. 1998 Dodge Neon w/ 130K mi. Great condition. Automatic. $1800. If interested, contact Quienton (706) 621-0928. 2003 White Toyota Tacoma SR5 Xtracab. 2x4, 34,379 mi., manual, 2.4L, 4–cyl., bed-liner, new tires, P/W, P/D, AM/FM/Cass/CD. All paperwork. $9,700. Call (706) 255-3073. Honda Civic LX ‘01 for sale. Manual transmission. White w/ grey interior. 100K mi., will go 200K more. Body, paint, engine in great shape. $6K. Call (706) 248-7644.
Notices Messages Hairstylist Jason Peckham, formerly of Fantastic Sam’s, has returned to Strand Hair Studio in 5 Pts. Now avail. for appointments! Reach him there at (706) 549-8074. Women, earn $18K-$30K for 6 egg donations w/ the largest, most experienced Agency in US. Call (800) 444-7119 or to apply online visit www.theworldeggbank.com (AAN CAN).
Organizations Advertise your business in 111 alternative newspapers like this one. Over 6 million circulation every wk. for $1200. No adult ads. Call Rick at (202) 289-8484 (AAN CAN). Bell Acres Nudist Resort. 45 min. from Athens. Call (800) 432-1436 or visit www.bellacres.com.
Pets Going out of town? I’ll walk your dogs! Or feed your cats! Kind, responsible, & good w/ animals. Julia (706) 540-1153.
everyday people Joey Freeman, Massage Therapist Although Joey Freeman doesn’t admit it, he is in many ways a 21st-century Renaissance man. He holds three degrees in music and is an acclaimed pianist who has reached the semifinals of the Van Cliburn amateur competition. He has taught a week-long career planning seminar to Tibetans in India. And you can find his book—A Vision for the College Placement Center—on Amazon.com. So, what makes Joey fit to join the ranks of “Everyday People?” Well, he still puts in 25 hours a week at a desk as an academic advisor at the University of Georgia. And speaking of Georgia, he’s never lived outside of the state. He was born in Milledgeville, and his family hails from the small town of Toomsboro. When he’s not giving his regular chair massages at Earth Fare or doing umpteen other random things (he says he works seven days a week), Joey enjoys reading about neuroscience and politics. Flagpole: So, I’m looking at your business card here and it seems like you’re quite the Jack-of-all-trades. Career Advising, Massage Therapy, Research Services, Piano Services… which one of these is the real moneymaker for you? Joey Freeman: Predominantly, most of my income comes from the massage therapy.
better. It is great, a very rewarding type of profession to see somebody come in—say, for instance, with a headache. After a 10-minute chair massage—gone. FP: Considering the ongoing economic crisis, how is business for you right now? JF: It’s fine… it has been affected a little bit, but right now, whenever somebody cuts back, somebody else is there to take their place. So, it’s actually been quite good… I think that people are seeing that this is something good for your health that’s relatively inexpensive. FP: Where do you get your necessary dose of massage? JF: I don’t get as much massage as I would like to get—of course I’d like to get one everyday [laughs]—because it’s just very difficult for me from a scheduling point of view. But one of the things I try to do is biofeedback… I try to be aware of what’s going on in my body at all points in time. And I do selfmassage a lot; I do deep breathing types of things.
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FP: What do you think are the reasons that some people regard getting a massage as some sort of superfluous, bourgeois activity? JF: …They feel like it is a luxury, like there’s some kind of virtue in mortifying the flesh. [laughs] They feel guilty; they think that “Well, I should be spending this on something else.” There’s a feeling of unworthiness on their part… but there are tremendous health benefits. Sometimes people think that if they get a massage they’re taking away from somebody else. But you cannot serve other people unless you take care of yourself. FP: What other benefits, besides improved health, does massage provide? JF: It’s actually educational… one of the things that happens [after a] massage is that you begin to actually release and get some sort of sense of what is in fact normal. The average, ordinary way that [most] people function in everyday life is not normal. FP: What do you think it is about the way we live our lives that makes us so tense? JF: I think the essential source of it is that the body and the mind are not in synch… in other words, the mind is either living in the past or the future; people are worrying about something that happened in the past, or they’re worrying about something that might happen in the future. And this puts a real strain on the body, because the body likes to be present. This is the essential insight of Buddhist meditation—which is, focus on the breathing. ’Cause what you’re doing is bringing the mind and body in synch. FP: So, you’re also an accomplished piano player— when did you start? JF: I didn’t start really until I was 10 or 12, somewhere in that neighborhood I guess. That’s late for many people.
FP: Could you give one reason why I should get a massage from you? JF: I’ve got good physical equipment. My hands are just really extremely good for [this]. FP: So, you think you were born with good hands? JF: I was born with good hands. FP: Because they’re large? JF: Well, that’s one of the reasons. But that’s just one… there are people that have larger hands but sometimes for playing the piano or massaging, they can be too large. But these actually work very well. They’re very sturdy. I mean there are some people that try to do massage or piano that just can’t do it… a friend of mine, she wanted to do massage but her wrists were so genetically weak. She couldn’t do it. …So you know, [having good hands] fits very nicely with what I wanted to do… I want to see people actually feel
FP: Who are some of your favorite pianists? JF: …I love the Romantic composers. I love Liszt, that’s one of my favorites; I think I play him pretty well. I love Chopin. I love Schubert… I [also] listen to jazz; I listen to ambient stuff. FP: You’ve mentioned Buddhism earlier. What would you say are the philosophic influences in your life? JF: I’ve been influenced to a large extent by Tibetan Buddhism and mind-body types of issues, been influenced a lot by a teacher named Chögyam Trungpa, who first brought some of these issues to the fore for me… and Buddhist meditation, which seeks to synchronize the mind and body.
7.22 • wednesdays
rock band game night 7.23 • thursdays
justin brogdon 7.24 • friday night rocks
mister fernando 7.25 • saturday
live music with zach & gary 7.26 • sunday
team trivia!
7.27 • mondays
food & bev night 7.28 • 2 fer tuesday wing night
& karaoke night
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FP: Speaking of Tibet: Do you care to offer any political views on the situation there? JF: The Tibetan culture is so interesting and unique that I think the world would be much poorer if it were trampled over. Jeff Gore
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